MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG RHINOFORCE II Nasal Cut. Forceps, size 1

Model Number	452501B
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction

• Brand Name: RHINOFORCE II Nasal Cut. Forceps, size 1
• Common Device Name: RHINOFORCE II Nasal Cut. Forceps, size 1
• 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 ; +1(424)218-8247
• MDR Report Key: 50177963
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-01890
• Device Sequence Number: 8271041
• Product Code: LRC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551163467
• UDI-Public: 04048551163467
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RW
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 08/07/2026

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: 452501B
• Device Catalogue Number: 452501B
• Device Lot Number: TL01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/20/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2026
• 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