MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG HOPKINS TELESCOPE 0°, 5 MM, 29 CM

Model Number	R26046AA
Medical Device Problem Codes	Leak/Splash (1354); Optical Problem (3001)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to our us facility as documented in section d9, and will later be forwarded to the manufacturing site for investigation.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted unsolicited.This event is filed under internal complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that image is cloudy.The 5mm scope is used at the beginning of a robotic procedure, and the surgeon uses the scope to look at port placement.The scope was over torque when inside of the trocar, which led to the scope breaking.Further it was reported that the breakage happens when the surgeon is controlling the camera with one hand and is poking the site of his next incision with his other hand.The surgeon does this move quickly and puts a ton of pressure on the body of the shaft- which leads to the broken rod.Attempts have been made to correct the surgeon's workflow, but he's stuck in his way.No negative impact in state of health reported.

• Brand Name: HOPKINS TELESCOPE 0°, 5 MM, 29 CM
• Common Device Name: HOPKINS TELESCOPE 0°, 5 MM, 29 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 ; 4242188247
• MDR Report Key: 24690090
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00654
• Device Sequence Number: 15962951
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551092088
• UDI-Public: 04048551092088
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K935279
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/28/2026

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: R26046AA
• Device Catalogue Number: R26046AA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/25/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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