Karl Storz Recalls HOPKINS Telescope Eyepieces Due to Labeling Error
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling six HOPKINS Telescope eyepieces because of incorrect inside packaging labels. The units were distributed in Arizona, California, and Missouri.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a packaging-only labeling error with no reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for cosmetic or documentation issues.
Plain-English summary
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling six HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 4mm eyepieces (Material Number 10005BA, UDI-DI code 04048551045121) due to incorrect inside packaging labels. The affected serial numbers are 100011, 100012, 10000Y, and 10000Z.
These medical devices are used for visualization of the surgical site during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. The recall is limited to units distributed in the United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, California, and Missouri.
Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected eyepieces and contact Karl Storz Endoscopy for instructions on how to return or replace the products.
The recalled product
- Product
- HOPKINS Telescope 30¿, 4mm REF 10005BA UDI-DI code: 04048551045121 KARL STORZ HOPKINS¿ and HOPKINS¿ II telescopes are to be used for visualization of the surgical site during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- Manufacturer
- Karl Storz Endoscopy
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6
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 (4)
- Material Number: 10005BA UDI-DI code: 04048551045121 Serial Numbers: 100011
- 100012
- 10000Y
- and 10000Z
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