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MalfunctionFHQ

NEEDLE HOLDER

Received Apr 21, 2026

Report 9610617-2026-00880 · MDR key 24942508

Device

Generic name

Needle Holder

Model number

26173HA

Catalog number

26173HA

Lot number

YM01

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT "INSTRUMENT WAS PURCHASED ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BROKE 4 WEEKS LATER". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE 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. THE EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL KARL STORZ COMPLAINT ID: (B)(4).