Recall Z-1531-2020— Karl Storz Endoscopy
Class II · Ongoing
Class II FDA medical device recall by Karl Storz Endoscopy, initiated 2019-08-27. It names 2 FDA 510(k) clearances: K002788, K991069. Product: Karl Storz, Model # 11161C2, Flexible Neuroscope. Reason: 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..
- Recalling firm
- Karl Storz Endoscopy
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2019-08-27
- Firm location
- El Segundo, CA, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
2 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Karl Storz, Model # 11161C2, Flexible Neuroscope
Reason for recall
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.
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