MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE

Model Number	26775UF
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.The device was not yet returned for investigation.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "the needle holder does not grip properly, and the electrode has a damaged insulated section." no negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation results: the complained product was not returned to karl storz for technical evaluation; therefore, a physical inspection could not be performed.As no investigation report was provided and the device was not available for analysis, a detailed classification of the complaint is not possible.According to the customer's description, the electrode presented a damaged insulation section.Based on the information available and on experience with similar complaints, the observed condition may be associated with mechanical damage occurring during handling and use, such as contact with sharp objects or damage during insertion or removal through a trocar.However, this assumption cannot be confirmed without examination of the affected product.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE
• Common Device Name: COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE
• 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: 25001752
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00927
• Device Sequence Number: 18581135
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551072417
• UDI-Public: 04048551072417
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K944796
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/22/2026

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 26775UF
• Device Catalogue Number: 26775UF
• Device Lot Number: WM04
• 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: 04/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2026
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown