MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Bipolar High Frequency Cord, 400 cm

Model Number	UH801
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while being used, it works but it burns.Burn marks can be observed at connection point of working element and lead.Cross reference mdr 9610617-2026-02230.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device in question was returned to the 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).Cross reference internal complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: Bipolar High Frequency Cord, 400 cm
• Common Device Name: Bipolar High Frequency Cord, 400 cm
• 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: theresa mussaw ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245 ; +1(410)441-1327
• MDR Report Key: 50883748
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-02231
• Device Sequence Number: 9827087
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551388778
• UDI-Public: 04048551388778
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221893
• 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): 09/24/2026

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: UH801
• Device Catalogue Number: UH801
• Device Lot Number: RM02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/16/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2026
• 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