MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG ROBI PLASTIC HANDLE

Model Number	38600
Medical Device Problem Code	Energy Output Problem (1431)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.Device was not returned at the time of mdr submission.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the forceps are non-functional, no coagulation.They were disassembled and reassembled still not working.After replacing the forceps, the system works without any issue, with no cable change.The procedure was completed after replacing with few minutes delay.No negative impact in state of health reported.

• Brand Name: ROBI PLASTIC HANDLE
• Common Device Name: ROBI PLASTIC HANDLE
• 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: 24781539
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00753
• Device Sequence Number: 17675428
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551328606
• UDI-Public: 04048551328606
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K962030
• 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): 04/03/2026

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: 38600
• Device Catalogue Number: 38600
• Device Lot Number: PM10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 38151, ROBI PLASTIC HANDLE, LOT VL15.
• Patient Sex: Unknown