The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2447-2019·Announced 2019-09-11

Karl Storz Flexible Intubation Fiberscopes Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 14 Flexible Intubation Fiberscopes because they were improperly manufactured with a double port luer instead of a single port luer.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 14 units of the Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Model # 11301AB1. The recall was initiated because the intubation scopes were improperly manufactured with a double port luer instead of the required single port luer.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States to Virginia, Missouri, California, Ohio, New Mexico, New York, Colorado, Louisiana, and Maine, as well as in Canada. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are 2183827, 2195794, 2215741, 2229258, 2235373, 2248169, and 2193769.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected devices and contact Karl Storz Endoscopy for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Model # 11301AB1
Affected units
14

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • Lot numbers: 2183827
  • 2195794
  • 2215741
  • 2229258
  • 2235373
  • 2248169
  • 2193769

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states: