Karl Storz recalls insufflation tubing with higher ethylene oxide residues than safe levels. Affected units include specific model/lot numbers. Consumers should check their tubing for the listed serial numbers.
The sterile single-use tubing may contain higher ethylene oxide (EO) residues than the acceptable level.
Karl Storz is recalling insufflation tubing used with their insufflator units because it may contain unsafe levels of ethylene oxide residues. This could pose a risk to health if the tubing is used in medical procedures.
The tubing may contain higher levels of ethylene oxide residues than acceptable limits. Ethylene oxide is a known carcinogen and can cause health issues if absorbed through skin contact or inhaled during medical procedures.
Medical professionals and hospitals using the recalled tubing for endoscopy procedures. Patients undergoing procedures with this tubing may be at risk if the tubing is used without proper decontamination.
Check the model/lot numbers on the tubing: 031200-10/Lot W-027781, W-029058, W-028738; 031322-10/Lot W-027197, W-028171, W-027939, W-028207; 031532-10/Lot W-026437, W-027332, W-026871; 031622-10/Lot W-029555.
Look for the model/lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your tubing is affected.
The recall states the tubing may contain higher ethylene oxide residues than acceptable levels, so it is not safe for use in medical procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Karl Storz Endoscopy for further instructions.
Check the model/lot numbers on the tubing against the listed numbers in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Karl Storz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1942-2020 — Karl Storz Karl Storz Hello, I own a Karl Storz that is covered by recall Z-1942-2020 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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