FDA Recall Open, Classified

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 115400S, Optical Scissor, CE

Recall: Z-1473-2024 · Initiated February 27, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1473-2024
Event Number
94171
Firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy
FEI Number
3007475226
Product Code
HET
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
February 27, 2024
Posted
April 3, 2024
Address
2151 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA, 90245-5017

Description

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 115400S, Optical Scissor, CE

Reason

Inadequate reprocessing validation evidence

Action

On March 4, 2024, Karl Storz issued a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" via UPS. Karl Storz asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Immediately quarantine and discontinue use of associated part numbers listed. 2. Pass on this Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice to all users of the products listed above (Table 1) and all other persons who need to be aware within your organization. 3. If you have or may have distributed the products listed, please identify and promptly notify those recipients, or provide KARL STORZ a list of customers who received/may have received the products listed. 4. Return the completed Customer Reply Form by Fax or E-Mail to the indicated contact below within 15 calendar days from the date of receipt. 5. Contact your KARL STORZ representative or call KARL STORZ Customer Support to return affected products. For Human Product: 5a. Call Customer Support at 800-421-0837 Option 1 to set up an RMA. 5b. Or call your KARL STORZ representative to assist with setting up an RMA. For Veterinary Product: 5c. Call KSVEA Customer Support at 800-955-7832 Option 1 to set up an RMA. 5d. Or email [email protected] 6. Please report any incidents related to this issue to the manufacturer, dealer, or local representative and, if applicable, to the national competent authority, as this is important feedback 7. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO , ND, NY, OH, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV.

Quantity

27 units