MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ ENDOVISION VIDEO URETERO-RENOSCOPE FLEX-XC

Model Number	11278VS
Medical Device Problem Code	No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested by the manufacturer.The device has 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 flexible ureteroscope would not connect to the video stack during procedure.An image was displayed for approximately 10-15 seconds before intermittently shutting off.The surgeon attempted to use the ureteroscope again, at which point the image remained stable and the device functioned without interruption.The procedure continued and was completed without any further issues.No negative impact in state of health reported.

• Brand Name: VIDEO URETERO-RENOSCOPE FLEX-XC
• Common Device Name: VIDEO URETERO-RENOSCOPE FLEX-XC
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ ENDOVISION; 91 carpenter hill road; charlton MA 01507
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL STORZ ENDOVISION; 91 carpenter hill road; charlton, ma 01507 ; GM 01507
• Manufacturer Contact: anja fair ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245 ; 4242188247
• MDR Report Key: 25696406
• Report Number: 1221826-2026-01502
• Device Sequence Number: 18502570
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551344408
• UDI-Public: 04048551344408
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141250
• 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): 07/02/2026

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: 11278VS
• Device Catalogue Number: 11278VS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/29/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2026
• 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