Intubation Flexible Fiberscope — Class II medical device recall Z-0526-2014
Terminated recall by Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc, reported 2013-12-25, distributed nationwide. KARL STORZ Endoscopy America, Inc. is recalling the Flexible Broncho Fiberscope or a Flexible Intubation Fiber
| Recall number | Z-0526-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc, Southbridge, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-11-13 |
| Classified | 2013-12-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-12-25 |
| Terminated | 2014-03-27 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 1,516 units |
| Model numbers | 11301AA1, 11301BN1, 11301BND1, 11302BD1, 11302BD2, 11302BDD1, 11302BDD2, 11304BC1, 11340BC1 |
Product
Intubation Flexible Fiberscope, Models: 11301AA1, 11301BN1, 11302BD1, 11302BD2, 11304BC1, 11340BC1, 11301BND1, 11302BDD1, and 11302BDD2. " Transoral intubation " Transnasal intubation " Evaluation of placement of endotracheal and double lumen endotracheal tubes " Provide visual access to the larynx and tracheobronchial tree.
Reason for recall
KARL STORZ Endoscopy America, Inc. is recalling the Flexible Broncho Fiberscope or a Flexible Intubation Fiberscope with a suction port because the material used in the suction channel portion was thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is not listed in STERRAD systems claims for interior endoscope lumens.
Machine access
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