Z-0526-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc — Southbridge, MA

FDA device recall Z-0526-2014 was initiated by Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc on November 13, 2013 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: KARL 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 the… The recall status is terminated (terminated March 27, 2014). Affected quantity: 1516 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
December 25, 2013
Initiation Date
November 13, 2013
Termination Date
March 27, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
1516 units

Product Description

Intubation Flexible Fiberscope, Models: 11301AA1, 11301BN1, 11302BD1, 11302BD2, 11304BC1, 11340BC1, 11301BND1, 11302BDD1, and 11302BDD2. " Transoral intubation " Transnasal intubation " Evaluation of placement of endotracheal and double lumen endotracheal tubes " Provide visual access to the larynx and tracheobronchial tree.

Reason for Recall

KARL 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.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution.

Code Information

C1140, C1140E, C1160, C1160E, QKC1750, QKC1750E, QKC1694, QKC1694E