FDAClass IIMay 22, 2024

LASER Application Instrument recall: Sterility Concern

LASER Application Instrument, 23 cm, REF: 8694; LEUNIG-GREVERS LASER Application, REF: 461000

Why was LASER Application Instrument recalled?

Laser surgical instruments have no specific evidence of a validated reprocessing method, therefore these instruments lack sterility assurance, so once the instruments have gone through reprocessing after use and then are used again, there is an increased risk of the patient being exposed to infection.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All lots. REF/UDI-DI: 8694/04048551216392, 461000/04048551164860

Product
LASER Application Instrument, 23 cm, REF: 8694; LEUNIG-GREVERS LASER Application, REF: 461000
Recalling firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Quantity
85
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of OH, CA, FL, MA, TX, KY, WI, MI, MN, AR, NE, IL, NY, HI and the country of Argentina.
Recall date
May 22, 2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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