BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall 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 · Initiated November 13, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0527-2014
    Event Number
    66862
    Firm
    Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
    FEI Number
    2020550
    Product Code
    ECQ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Under Investigation by firm
    Initiated
    November 13, 2013
    Posted
    December 17, 2013
    Terminated
    March 27, 2014
    Address
    15 Wells St, Southbridge, MA, 01550-4503

    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.

    Action

    The firm, KARL STORZ, sent a "A SAFETY ALERT-ATTENTION NEEDED" letter dated November 8, 2013 to all their customers on November 13, 2013. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken.The letter informs the customers that the endoscopes incorporated a lumen material that is only approved for use as an external surface material and not included in the STERRAD NX and 100NX FDA-cleared claims for use in flexible endoscope lumens. The customers were instructed to follow the recommended processing methods included in the letter. Customers with questions about the letter are instructed to contact the undersigned and the Technical Services at (800) 421-0837, ext 5350.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution.

    Quantity

    141 units