FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Broncho Flexible Fiberscope, models: 11001BN1, 11002BD1, 11004BC1, and 11009BC1. " Examination and treatment of the tracheobronchial tree Contraindications for Bronchoscopy " Uncontrolled angina, uncontrolled heart failure, or serious uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias " Uncontrolled hypertension " Bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulants.

Recall: Z-0527-2014 · Reported December 25, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0527-2014
Event ID
66862
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
December 25, 2013
Initiation Date
November 13, 2013
Classification Date
December 17, 2013
Termination Date
March 27, 2014
Address
15 Wells St, N/A, Southbridge, MA, 01550-4503, United States

Description

Broncho Flexible Fiberscope, models: 11001BN1, 11002BD1, 11004BC1, and 11009BC1. " Examination and treatment of the tracheobronchial tree Contraindications for Bronchoscopy " Uncontrolled angina, uncontrolled heart failure, or serious uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias " Uncontrolled hypertension " Bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulants.

Reason

KARL STORZ Endoscopy America, Inc. is recalling the Flexible Broncho Fiberscope or a Flexible Intubation Fiberscope with a suction port because the material used in the suction channel portion was thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is not listed in STERRAD systems claims for interior endoscope lumens.

Code Info

C1140, C1140E, C1160, C1160E, QKC1750, QKC1750E, QKC1694, QKC1694E

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

141 units