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Class II Recall

11272VH-TL 11272VHK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021) 11272VHU-TL 11272VHUK-TL HD-VIEW F

Karl Storz Endoscopy

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for 11272VH-TL 11272VHK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-20 by Karl Storz Endoscopy. Reason: Failure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in microorganisms following the disinfection process..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1063-2022

Action Date

2022-05-18

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

11272VH-TL 11272VHK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021) 11272VHU-TL 11272VHUK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021)

Lot/Code Info: 11272VH-TL 11272VHK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021) UDI Code: 4048551449677; 11272VHU-TL 11272VHUK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021) UDI Code: 4048551449684; All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018.

Quantity Affected: All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018

Reason for Recall

Failure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in microorganisms following the disinfection process.

Distribution

U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, Guam, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA,WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.: Mexico, Lebanon, and South Korea

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-04-01

Company

Karl Storz Endoscopy

El Segundo, CA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 140 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Karl Storz Endoscopy has 52 FDA actions in our database, including 52 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Karl Storz Endoscopy) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Karl Storz Endoscopy have FDA actions?

Karl Storz Endoscopy has 52 FDA actions in our database, including 52 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1063-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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