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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Karl Storz NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, Model # 11282BN1, Flexible Pediatric Neuroscope

Reported: April 1, 2020 Initiated: August 27, 2019 #Z-1530-2020

Product Description

Karl Storz NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, Model # 11282BN1, Flexible Pediatric 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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Units Affected
73 scopes
Distribution
US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, OUS: Canda
Location
El Segundo, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Karl Storz NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, Model # 11282BN1, Flexible Pediatric Neuroscope. Recalled by Karl Storz Endoscopy. Units affected: 73 scopes.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 1, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1530-2020.