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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

FIVE S 3.5x65, Flexible Intubation Videoscope, REF: 091361-01 (1 Unit), and 091361-06 (6 Units)

Z-0184-2022

September 10, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Event
Event 88694
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
532
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0184-2022

Official wording

Reason: During a regular requalification review, affected flexible intubation video endoscopes did not achieve the required sterility assurance level. There is a risk that the patient may be exposed to a higher risk of infection.

Code information: All LOTs with remaining shelf life

Distribution pattern: US: SC, NH, UT, LA, FL, TX, MA, MO, VA, IA, CA, IL, NC, VT, AL, GA, PA, TN, WI, NY, CO, AZ, NV, ME, MS, DC, IN, KY, MD, OH, MI, WA, KS, OR, AR, MN, NJ, NM, WV, CT. OUS: Canada

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    During a regular requalification review, affected flexible intubation video endoscopes did not achieve the required sterility assurance level. There is a risk that the patient may be exposed to a higher risk of infection.