Karl Storz Endoscopy recalls injection needles with REF 25207 due to potential infection risk from inadequate cleaning. Affected units 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 with reference number 25207 because their cleaning process might not work properly, increasing the risk of infection for patients during surgery.
The needles' manual cleaning process may not be effective, which could lead to bacteria or contaminants remaining on the needle. This increases the chance of infection for patients during surgery.
Surgical patients using the recalled injection needles during general or visceral surgery are at risk of higher infection exposure. Healthcare providers using these needles for procedures are the primary affected group.
Check for the reference number 25207 on the needle packaging or label. All lot numbers are affected, so any injection needle from this manufacturer with this reference number is included.
Look for the reference number 25207 on the needle packaging or label to confirm if it's affected.
The manual cleaning process for these needles may not work properly, which could increase the risk of infection for patients during surgery.
Check for the reference number 25207 on the needle packaging or label. All lot numbers 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-0571-2024 — Karl Storz Endoscopy Karl Storz Endoscopy Hello, I own a Karl Storz Endoscopy that is covered by recall Z-0571-2024 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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