ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1474-2024 ยท LRC Instrument, Ent Manual Surgical

Karl Storz Endoscopy

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 723014, Uvula Retractor, For Veterinary Use Only, Rx Only

DateApr 3, 2024 (initiated Feb 27, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonInadequate reprocessing validation evidence
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn 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 liste
Quantity147 Units
DistributionUS 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.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.