MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG METAL OUTER SHEATH, INSULATED, 36 CM

Model Number	33300
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device in question was returned to manufacturer.This information is reflected in section d9.The evaluation is anticipated, but not yet begun.The investigation will be performed by a designated karl storz employee.Cross reference complaint id: (b)(4).The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
The customer has not provided any information about the defect or malfunction.According to the investigation results: the proximal section of the shaft is broken.The broken off-part is missing.No negative impact in state of health reported.Cross reference mdr: 9610617-2026-00381.

• Brand Name: METAL OUTER SHEATH, INSULATED, 36 CM
• Common Device Name: METAL OUTER SHEATH, INSULATED, 36 CM
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: anja fair ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245
• MDR Report Key: 24464279
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00380
• Device Sequence Number: 10007375
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551002308
• UDI-Public: 04048551002308
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K935071
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/26/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 33300
• Device Catalogue Number: 33300
• Device Lot Number: ZP10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown