ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0527-2014 ยท ECQ Aligner, Bracket, Orthodontic

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

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.

DateDec 17, 2013 (initiated Nov 13, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonKARL 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.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionThe 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 in
Quantity141 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K832010BRONCHO-FIBERSCOPE
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., Aug 1, 1983
K954797KARL STORZ RHINO-LARYNGO-BRONCHO FIBERSCOPE, FIBERSCOPE FOR BRONCHOSCOPY
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., Jan 17, 1996
K981458KSEA RHINO-LARYNGO-BRONCHO-FIBERSCOPE,PEDIATRIC BRONCHO-FIBERSCOPE, AND BRONCHO-FIBERSCOPE,11001RK, 11002BC & 110
Karl Storz Endoscopy, May 20, 1998