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Karl Storz Endoscopy

51 recalls in our database name Karl Storz Endoscopy as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

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1–25 of 51

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1060-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Ureteroscope Recall Due to Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz ureteroscopes are being recalled because their instructions contain reprocessing procedures that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA. The recall affects 3,069 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27010K, Ureteroscope, 7 Fr., 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1058-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Uretero-Renoscope recalled for unapproved reprocessing instructions

    Karl Storz Endoskope Uretero-Renoscope (Model 27011L) is recalled due to Instructions for Use containing reprocessing procedures that have not been FDA-reviewed or approved. The recall affects 5 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27011L, Uretero-Renoscope, 8 Fr., 6¿, 43cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1055-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Uretero-Renoscope recalled for unapproved reprocessing instructions

    Karl Storz Endoscopy has recalled the KARL STORZ ENDOSKOPE Uretero-Renoscope nationwide because its instructions for use contain reprocessing procedures that lack FDA review and approval for safety and efficacy.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27010L, Uretero-Renoscope, 7 Fr., 43cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1051-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Uretero-Renoscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling a uretero-renoscope surgical device (REF 27003L) because the reprocessing instructions in the product documentation have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27003L, MICHEL Uretero-Renoscope, 9.5 Fr., 43cm, RxONLY, CE0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1054-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Pediatric Uretero-Renoscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling its Pediatric Uretero-Renoscope 7.3 Fr. due to unapproved reprocessing instructions. The device instructions contain procedures not reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety and efficacy.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27002KP, Pediatric Uretero-Renoscope 7.3 Fr., NON STERILE, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1064-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Ureteroscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz ureteroscopes contain reprocessing instructions that have not been reviewed and approved by the FDA. Affected devices should not be reprocessed using unapproved methods.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27011K, Ureteroscope, 8 Fr., 6¿, 34cm, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1052-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Cysto-Urethroscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling 221 cysto-urethroscopes because their reprocessing instructions have not been FDA-approved. Medical facilities should stop using these devices until receiving updated instructions from the manufacturer.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27030KA, Cysto-Urethroscope, NON STERILE, CE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1057-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Uretero-Renoscope with Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions Recalled

    Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 59 units of its uretero-renoscope due to instructions for use containing reprocessing procedures that the FDA has not reviewed or approved for safety and efficacy.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27001L, Uretero-Renoscope, 8 Fr., 6¿, 43 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1056-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Uretero-Renoscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling 65 Uretero-Renoscope units because the instructions contain reprocessing procedures that have not been FDA-reviewed or approved.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27000L,Uretero-Renoscope, 7 Fr., 6¿, 43 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1059-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Uretero-Renoscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz uretero-renoscope devices are being recalled because their instructions for reprocessing and sterilization have not been FDA-reviewed or approved. This poses a potential patient safety risk.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27002L, Uretero-Renoscope, 9.5 Fr., 6¿, 43 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1061-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Ureteroscope recalled nationwide for unapproved reprocessing instructions

    Karl Storz Ureteroscope model 27000K is being recalled due to instructions for use containing reprocessing modalities not reviewed or approved by the FDA. The recall affects 82 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27000K, Ureteroscope, 7 Fr., 6¿, 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1053-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Pediatric Cysto-Urethroscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling 185 Pediatric Cysto-Urethroscope instruments nationwide. The product instructions contain reprocessing methods that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety and effectiveness.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27030KB, Pediatric Cysto-Urethroscope, NON STERILE, CE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1062-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Ureteroscope Model 27001K Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling its Ureteroscope (Model 27001K) because the Instructions for Use contain reprocessing procedures that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA. All 185 units distributed nationwide are affected.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27001K, Ureteroscope, 9.5 Fr., 6¿, 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1063-2025·2025-02-05

    Karl Storz Ureteroscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling 180 ureteroscopes due to instructions for use containing reprocessing procedures that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.

    Product
    KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27002K, Ureteroscope, 9.5 Fr., 6¿, 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0837-2025·2025-01-22

    Karl Storz Biopsy and Grasping Forceps Recalled Due to Sterility Validation Failure

    Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 285 units of optical biopsy and grasping forceps (REF 723400) distributed across 31 US states due to failure of manual cleaning validation, which compromises sterility assurance.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope - REF 723400 - Optical Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, CE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    32 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0526-2025·2024-12-04

    Karl Storz surgical instruments recalled for sterility barrier defect

    Karl Storz Endoscopy has recalled 105 surgical instruments with holes in their sterility barriers. The defect may compromise product sterility; affected devices were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    4.5 x 180 mm REF 28208BKS Aggressive Cutter, sterile, 6x 3.5 x 70 mm REF 28206CBS Full Radius Resector, sterile, 6x 5.5 x 120 mm REF 28205NDS Aggr. Pro Line Shaver Blade, sterile, 6x 5.5 x 120 mm REF 20205FDS Round Burr, sterile, 6x 6.5 x 120 mm REF 28205HES, Aggressi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0363-2025·2024-11-20

    Karl Storz Irrigation Tubing Recalled for Unapproved Label Use

    Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling Irrigation Tubing for the Endomat Select UP210 because its label claims an intended use that the FDA has not approved for U.S. distribution.

    Product
    Irrigation Tubing for KARL STORZ Endomat Select UP210 REF 031523-10 Tubing Set, Irrigation, PC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3218-2024·2024-10-02

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscope with unapproved reprocessing instructions

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscopes are recalled because their Instructions for Use contain reprocessing procedures that the FDA has not reviewed or approved for safety and efficacy.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27092AMA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3222-2024·2024-10-02

    FDA Recalls Karl Storz Endoscopes Due to Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling 78 endoscopes because their instructions for use contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27294AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, 18 Fr, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3223-2024·2024-10-02

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 Endoscope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscopes (59 units, nationwide) are recalled because their reprocessing instructions lack FDA review and approval for safety and efficacy.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27295AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, 18 Fr, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3221-2024·2024-10-02

    Medical endoscope recalled for unapproved sterilization instructions

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscopes are recalled because their Instructions for Use contain reprocessing methods that lack FDA review and approval.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27293AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3219-2024·2024-10-02

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope Recalled for Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscopes are being recalled because the instructions for use contain reprocessing procedures not reviewed or approved by the FDA. Affected units should not be used until corrected instructions are provided.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27093AA Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3225-2024·2024-10-02

    Karl Storz Nephroscope Recall Due to Unapproved Reprocessing Instructions

    Karl Storz Endoscope nephroscopes (REF: 27840KA) are being recalled because their instructions for use contain reprocessing methods that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety and efficacy.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27840KA, Nephroscope for MIP L, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3220-2024·2024-10-02

    Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscope recalled for unapproved reprocessing instructions

    Karl Storz is recalling the Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscope because its Instructions for Use contain reprocessing procedures that have not been FDA-reviewed or approved. The recall affects 1,982 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27292AMA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1809-2024·2024-05-22

    Karl Storz Laser Surgical Instruments Recalled Due to Sterilization Concerns

    Karl Storz laser surgical instruments lack validated sterilization procedures, creating infection risk after reprocessing. The FDA has recalled 85 units distributed nationwide and in Argentina.

    Product
    LASER Application Instrument, 23 cm, REF: 8694; LEUNIG-GREVERS LASER Application, REF: 461000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide