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MalfunctionFHQ

NEEDLE HOLDER

Received Mar 7, 2026

Report 9610617-2026-00486 · MDR key 24540427

Device

Generic name

Needle Holder

Model number

26173HA

Catalog number

26173HA

Lot number

XR01

Product problems

  • No Display/Image

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

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).

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABOUT BUILD QUALITY, AS PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE AFTER ONLY 8 WEEKS: FAULT: A PART HAS BROKEN OFF AT THE MOUTH. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.