MalfunctionGEI
STORZ MONOPOLAR NEEDLE
Received Mar 19, 2026
Report MW5185412 · MDR key 24647828
Device
Generic name
Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Manufacturer
Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WE HAVE RECEIVED A PRODUCT REPORT INVOLVING A NON-(B)(6) PRODUCT AND ARE SENDING YOU THE INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR 803.22. BELOW IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PROCEDURE, SPARKING OCCURRED AT A MONOPOLAR NEEDLE FROM A COMPETITOR. NO PATIENT INJURY. THIS REPORT REFLECTS INFORMATION RECEIVED BY FDA IN THE FORM OF A NOTIFICATION PER 803.22 (B)(2).