Recall Z-1991-2023 ยท KCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Metal Tray, 178 x 135 x 37 mm, REF: 11580A; Metal Tray, 275 x 178 x 35 mm, REF: 11580B; Metal Tray, 373 x 178 x 35 mm, REF: 11580C; Metal Tray, 275 x 175 x 37 mm, REF: 11580D; Wire Tray f. Cleaning, 290x60x52mm, REF: 39501A1; Wire Tray f. Cleaning, 352 x 125 x 54 mm, REF: 39501A2; Wire Tray f. Cleaning, 487 x 125 x 54 mm, REF: 39501B2; Wire Tray for ENDOCAMELEON, REF: 39501BEC; Tray, with lid, 670
| Date | Jun 21, 2023 (initiated Apr 6, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Metal sterilization trays used to encase and protect medical devices during sterilization have a new 510(k) with instructions for use that is for the first time specific to the tray models, that also includes information regarding the sterilization modality. |
| Root cause | No Marketing Application |
| Action | On 4/6/23, correction notices were distributed to customers who were informed the following: Affected metal trays are intended only for use to encase and protect specific KARL STORZ reusable medical devices for sterilization in pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles (132C for 4 minutes with a 20-minute dry time). When used in conjunction with an FDA-cleared sterilization wrap, sterility of the enclosed medical device is maintained until used. The system has been validated with devices with working channels greater-than-or-equal-to 0.2 mm and a maximum length of 240 mm. 1) Ensure that all rele |
| Quantity | 4,933 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IN, MS, MN, AZ, FL, IL, CA, AK, NY, VA, TX, PA, LA, ND, AS, MD, NH, SC, AR, GA, NJ, NC, WA, WI, SD, TN, KY, AL, OK, MO, MA, MI, CT, UT, WY, CO, OH, DC, DE, NM, MT, ME, OR, PA, WV, IA, NE, HI, KS, ID, NV, RI, VT, GU and the country of |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K203198 | KARL STORZ Metal Sterilization Trays Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc., Jul 6, 2021 |