Karl Storz Endoscopy recalls injection needles and cannulas due to potential infection risk from inadequate cleaning. Affected items may expose patients to higher infection risks during surgery.
The efficacy of the manual cleaning process cannot be assured for the affected injection needles intended for general surgery and visceral surgery, which if used, may expose the patient to a higher risk of infection.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles and cannulas used in surgery because their cleaning process might not work properly, increasing infection risks for patients.
The needles and cannulas may not clean properly after use, leading to higher infection risks for patients during surgery. This happens because the manual cleaning process doesn't work as intended for these specific surgical tools.
Surgical teams and patients using the recalled injection needles and cannulas for general or visceral surgery. Patients at risk are those undergoing procedures where these items are used.
Check for the model numbers 27030N (for needles) and 27182A (for cannulas). These items were sold with lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the model numbers 27030N or 27182A on the product packaging or label.
The manual cleaning process for these surgical needles and cannulas may not work properly, increasing the risk of infection for patients during surgery.
Check for model numbers 27030N (injection needles) or 27182A (injection cannulas) on the product packaging or label.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for the affected products.
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-0572-2024 — Karl Storz Endoscopy Karl Storz Endoscopy Hello, I own a Karl Storz Endoscopy that is covered by recall Z-0572-2024 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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