Karl Storz recalls specific injection needles for general and visceral surgery due to potential infection risks from inadequate cleaning. Affected models include 70-degree and 80-degree needles with certain serial numbers.
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 is recalling specific injection needles used in surgery because the cleaning process might not work properly, increasing the risk of infection for patients. This affects needles sold for general and visceral surgery procedures.
The needles may not clean effectively after use, which can lead to higher infection risks for patients during surgery. This happens because the manual cleaning process doesn't work as intended for these specific needle designs.
Surgical staff and patients who use the recalled injection needles during general or visceral surgery procedures are at risk of infection if the needles are not cleaned properly.
Check the product name and serial number on the needle. Affected models include 'Injection Needle, single cvd. 70 degrees' (REF: 738750), 'Injection Needle, single cvd. 80 degrees' (REF: 738752), and other specific needle types with listed serial numbers.
Look for the product name and serial number on the needle to confirm if it's affected.
The manual cleaning process for these needles may not work properly, which could expose patients to a higher risk of infection during surgery.
Injection needles with specific serial numbers: 738750, 738752, 738756, 738758, 810505, and 810506.
The recall does not require immediate stoppage; however, you should check if your needles are affected and contact Karl Storz if unsure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Karl Storz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0574-2024 — Karl Storz Karl Storz Hello, I own a Karl Storz that is covered by recall Z-0574-2024 from Karl Storz. 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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