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MalfunctionFAS

CUTTING LOOP, BIPOLAR, F/USE W/26053EB

Received Jun 8, 2026

Report 9610617-2026-01290 · MDR key 25438254

Device

Generic name

Cutting Loop, Bipolar, F/use W/26053eb

Model number

011050-01

Catalog number

011050-01

Lot number

858264

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A RESECTION WAS PERFORMED DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC MYOMECTOMY. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE LOOP DETACHED FROM ITS BASE. AS A RESULT, THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED TO ALLOW FOR RETRIEVAL OF THE DETACHED LOOP AND THE REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS. THE DEVICE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED WITH A NEW LOOP. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE AFFECTED DEVICE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR INVESTIGATION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEVICE WAS NOT YET RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL KARL STORZ COMPLAINT ID: (B)(4).