11278VSA 11278VSAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VSE 11278VSEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VSU 11278VSUK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z18447US-BC (03/2018); 11278VSUA 11278VSUAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VSUE 11278VSUEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020)

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    11278VSA 11278VSAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551402597; 11278VSE 11278VSEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551416976; 11278VSU 11278VSUK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z18447US-BC (03/2018) UDI Code: 4048551344385; 11278VSUA 11278VSUAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551402603; 11278VSUE 11278VSUEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551416969; All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Reason for Recall:
Failure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in microorganisms following the disinfection process.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

11278VSA 11278VSAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VSE 11278VSEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VSU 11278VSUK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z18447US-BC (03/2018); 11278VSUA 11278VSUAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020); 11278VSUE 11278VSUEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

11278VSA 11278VSAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551402597; 11278VSE 11278VSEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551416976; 11278VSU 11278VSUK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z18447US-BC (03/2018) UDI Code: 4048551344385; 11278VSUA 11278VSUAK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551402603; 11278VSUE 11278VSUEK Flexible Video-Uretero-Renoscope (FLEX-XC) Z23117US-BA (10/2020) UDI Code: 4048551416969; All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1069-2022

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