Class II
Medical Device Recall: Karl Storz - Endoskope - REF 723400 - Optical Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, CE
Karl Storz Endoscopy · December 19, 2024
Reason for Recall
Due to failure of manual cleaning validation, biopsy and grasping forceps like sterility assurance.
Distribution
US: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA OUS: None
States Affected
AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA
Quantity Affected
285 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0837-2025
Status: ongoing
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