MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG FORCEPS INSERT

Model Number	33510PG
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a lap chole emergency procedure, a choldoscopy was required, using the karl storz flexible scope.The grasping forceps were used, including 2x grasping pads.Once used, one of the pads were missing.It was found in the patient peritoneum.Grasping pad was then removed but procedure was prolonged.Since medical/surgical/diagnostical intervention required and procedure delay 15-60 mins.

• Brand Name: FORCEPS INSERT
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS INSERT
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• MDR Report Key: 25417997
• Report Number: 2020550-2026-01306
• Device Sequence Number: 6052619
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551151112
• UDI-Public: 04048551151112
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Importer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/05/2026
• Report Date (Section F): 06/05/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 33510PG
• Device Catalogue Number: 33510PG
• Device Lot Number: OQ02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/18/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/08/2026
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 06/05/2026
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2026
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown