VIDEO URETEROSCOPE, 8.5 FR. X 700MM
Report
- Report Number
- 1221826-2026-00056
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 15, 2026
- Date of Event
- December 22, 2025
- Report Date
- February 25, 2026
- Manufacturer
- KARL STORZ SE & CO.KG
- Product Code
- FGB
- PMA / PMN Number
- K141250
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
CONCLUSION SUMMARY: NO IMAGE AND NO LIGHT. FLUID INVASION IN HANDLE HOUSING. LEAK FROM HANDLE HOUSING. NICKS ON DISTAL TIP. ROOT CAUSE OF HANDLE HOUSING LEAK WHICH CAUSED NO IMAGE AND NO LIGHT OUTPUT WAS IDENTIFIED ON ECM100007630 (EFFECTIVE 11/18/2024) AS A MANUFACTURING CHANGE TO THE HOUSING. KSE IS MONITORING THIS DEFECT WHICH IS CURRENTLY IN CONTROL. THIS EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL COMPLAINT ID (B)(4).
THE DEVICE WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. SHOULD RELEVANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / INVESTIGATION RESULTS BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED UNSOLICITED. THIS EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL COMPLAINT ID: (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO VIDEO IMAGE ON MONITOR. THERE WAS A DELAY OF LESS THAN 10 MIN TO RETRIEVE ANOTHER SCOPE FROM STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140654 | VIDEO URETEROSCOPE, 8.5 FR. X 700MM | VIDEO URETEROSCOPE, 8.5 FR. X 700MM | FGB | KARL STORZ SE & CO.KG | R11278VSUEK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |