Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0098-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Karl Storz Endoscopy |
| Report date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Quantity | 496/10-pouch boxes |
| Location | El Segundo, CA, United States |
Official product description
STORZ High Flow Insufflation Tubing (with filter), Catalog #20400161S/10 (outer box label), ENDOFLATOR 26-430520-1 also referenced on outer box), individually packaged in a sterile pouch (Catalog #20400161S), 10 pouches per cardboard box. Some of the pouches inside of cardboard box are incorrectly labeled as Catalog number 20400162S, High Flow Insufflation Tubing (with filter) For 26432020-1 THERMOFLATOR. The firm name on the label is Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., El Segundo, CA.
Why the product was recalled
The label outside the cardboard box is labeled correctly but the pouches inside of some of the boxes were mislabeled as a different product.
Distribution information
Distribution was made nationwide. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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