MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG LEWY LARYNGOSCOPE HOLDE

Model Number	8575GN
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device in question was returned to the manufacturer.The evaluation is anticipated but not yet begun.The investigation will be performed by a designated karl storz employee.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "laryngoscope holder was stuck and not able to rotate to the full angulation when pressure is applied.Some tiny metal fragments were also found on the gear.The defect was noted after reprocessing procedure and not involving medical procedure." no negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction in section e1, country of origin was incorrect in the initial report.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LEWY LARYNGOSCOPE HOLDE
• Common Device Name: LEWY LARYNGOSCOPE HOLDE
• 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: 25027807
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00966
• Device Sequence Number: 21126016
• Product Code: CCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551251805
• UDI-Public: 04048551251805
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• 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): 05/13/2026

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: 8575GN
• Device Catalogue Number: 8575GN
• Device Lot Number: ZM01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/08/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2026
• 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