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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1530-2020

Karl Storz NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, Model # 11282BN1, Flexible Pediatric Neuroscope

Published April 1, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 27, 2019

Status when published: Ongoing — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

During a complaint investigation it was determined that an error was observed within the instruction manual included with some scopes. Specifically, The Quick Connector Kits (QCK) and tray information, specified for the STERIS System 1E (SS1E) sterilization method within the instruction manual is incorrect. If the user uses SS1E to sterilize the impacted scopes and referred to the manual concerning the QCK information, the sterility of reprocessed scope cannot be guaranteed.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Distributor
US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, OUS: Canda
Lot
All Lots
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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