KARL STORZ Radel Sterilization Trays — Class II medical device recall Z-1981-2023
Ongoing recall by Karl Storz Endoscopy, reported 2023-06-28, distributed nationwide. Plastic sterilization trays used to encase and protect medical devices during sterilization have a new 510(k)
| Recall number | Z-1981-2023 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Karl Storz Endoscopy, El Segundo, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2023-04-05 |
| Classified | 2023-06-21 |
| Reported by FDA | 2023-06-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 4,386 |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 04048551089262, 04048551089286, 04048551156957, 04048551157046 |
| Model numbers | 27717A, 27717B, 39231XA, 39301A, 39301C, 39301C1, 39311A, 39317A |
Product
KARL STORZ Radel Sterilization Trays, Models: 27717A, 27717B, 39301A, 39301C, 39231XA, 39301C1, 39311A, 39317A
Reason for recall
Plastic sterilization trays used to encase and protect medical devices during sterilization have a new 510(k) with instructions for use that is for the first time specific to the tray models, that also includes information regarding the sterilization modality.
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