Karl Storz recalls optical scissors (UDI: 04048551259788) due to inadequate reprocessing validation evidence. Affected units may not be safely reused.
Inadequate reprocessing validation evidence
Karl Storz is recalling optical scissors with UDI 04048551259788 because their reprocessing validation evidence is inadequate. This means the devices might not be safely reused, potentially leading to health risks.
The devices may not be safely reused because the reprocessing validation evidence is inadequate. This could lead to health risks if the scissors are used without proper cleaning and sterilization.
Medical professionals using the optical scissors for endoscopy procedures are most at risk. The recall affects all units with the UDI 04048551259788.
Check for the UDI code 04048551259788 on the product. The recall covers all lots of this optical scissors model.
Look for the UDI code 04048551259788 on the optical scissors to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to inadequate reprocessing validation evidence, which may mean the devices aren't safely reusable.
Check for the UDI code 04048551259788 on the product. All lots of this model are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Karl Storz Endoscopy directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Karl Storz Endoscopy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1473-2024 — Karl Storz Endoscopy Karl Storz Endoscopy Hello, I own a Karl Storz Endoscopy that is covered by recall Z-1473-2024 from Karl Storz Endoscopy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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