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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Karl Storz, Model # 11161C2, Flexible Neuroscope

Z-1531-2020

August 27, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Event
Event 84896
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
42 scopes
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1531-2020

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: All Lots

Distribution pattern: 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

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.