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MalfunctionFBO

RESECTOSCOPE SHAFT, 27 CHARR

Received Nov 24, 2022 · Event occurred Nov 2, 2022

Report 2020550-2022-00313 · MDR key 15860876

Device

Generic name

Resectoscope Shaft, 27 Charr

Model number

27241AO

Catalog number

27241AO

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE ITEM IN QUESTION WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED, BUT NOT YET BEGUN. THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE PERFORMED BY A DESIGNATED KARL STORZ EMPLOYEE.

Description of Event or Problem

THE REPORTED EVENT OCCURRED IN GERMANY. DURING A CASE, THE CERAMIC TIP BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE FRAGMENT COULD BE RETRIEVED. THE CASE COULD BE COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER INSTRUMENT. NO INJURY TO A PATIENT, USER, OR THIRD WAS REPORTED. INTERNAL KARL STORZ REFERENCE NUMBER: (B)(4).