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Karl Storz Endoscopy

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71 recalls on record · Latest: Jul 29, 2026

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Federal filing book Karl Storz Endoscopy MID-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#253 of 14,151 · 71 notices · 0.068% archive

  • BOOK 71 notices
  • RANK #253 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.068% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Devices (71)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Jul 29, 2026
  • PHOTO Acura,Honda

Nearest notice-volume peer: Acura,Honda (0 notice gap)

Karl Storz Endoscopy accounts for about 0.068% of the 104,423-notice archive on 71 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

How Karl Storz Endoscopy compares to 14,151 recalling firms

Karl Storz Endoscopy ranks 253rd of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Karl Storz Endoscopy vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

71 253rd of 14151 higher than 13,897 of 14,151 firms

Firms, banded by distinct federal recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Karl Storz Endoscopy in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Karl Storz Endoscopy holds about 0.068% of archive notices alongside 71 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2026

Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits REF: 11264BBU1, 11264BBUK1, that contain expired Single Use Endoscopic Seal: GYN, REF: 26153EAU/1.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27010L, Uretero-Renoscope, 7 Fr., 43cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27003L, MICHEL Uretero-Renoscope, 9.5 Fr., 43cm, RxONLY, CE0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27030KA, Cysto-Urethroscope, NON STERILE, CE
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27001L, Uretero-Renoscope, 8 Fr., 6¿, 43 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27001K, Ureteroscope, 9.5 Fr., 6¿, 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27030KB, Pediatric Cysto-Urethroscope, NON STERILE, CE
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27002KP, Pediatric Uretero-Renoscope 7.3 Fr., NON STERILE, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27000L,Uretero-Renoscope, 7 Fr., 6¿, 43 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27002K, Ureteroscope, 9.5 Fr., 6¿, 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27000K, Ureteroscope, 7 Fr., 6¿, 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27002L, Uretero-Renoscope, 9.5 Fr., 6¿, 43 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27011K, Ureteroscope, 8 Fr., 6¿, 34cm, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27010K, Ureteroscope, 7 Fr., 34 cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE, REF: 27011L, Uretero-Renoscope, 8 Fr., 6¿, 43cm, NON STERILE, RxONLY, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2025

Karl Storz - Endoskope - REF 723400 - Optical Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, CE
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 4, 2024

4.5 x 180 mm REF 28208BKS Aggressive Cutter, sterile, 6x 3.5 x 70 mm REF 28206CBS Full Radius Resector, sterile, 6x 5.5 x 120 mm REF 28205NDS Aggr. Pro Line Shaver Blade, sterile, 6x 5.5 x 120 mm REF 20205FDS Round Burr, sterile, 6x 6.5 x 120 mm REF 28205HES, Aggressive Barrel Burr, sterile, 6x 4.2 x 120 mm REF 28205GDS Finish Barrel Burr, sterile, 6x 5.5 x 180 mm REF 28208IDS Semi Hooded Barrel Burr, sterile, 6x 5.5 x 120 mm REF 28205HDS Aggressive Barrel Burr, sterile, 6x
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2024

Irrigation Tubing for KARL STORZ Endomat Select UP210 REF 031523-10 Tubing Set, Irrigation, PC
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27092AMA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27093AA Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27294AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, 18 Fr, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27292AMA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27295AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, 18 Fr, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27293AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27840KA, Nephroscope for MIP L, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2024

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27830KA, Nephroscope for MIP M, Rx only, CE 0123
FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2024

LASER Application Instrument, 23 cm, REF: 8694; LEUNIG-GREVERS LASER Application, REF: 461000
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2024

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 115400S, Optical Scissor, CE
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2024

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 723014, Uvula Retractor, For Veterinary Use Only, Rx Only
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2024

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 11003MB, Grasping Forceps, Flexible 1 mm, Rx Only
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, 3 Fr., REF: 27030N; Injection Cannula, 6 Fr., REF: 27182A
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, curved 23 cm, REF: 8598A; Injection Needle, straight, 23 cm, REF: 8598B; Injection Needle, distal 45-degrees, 23 cm, REF: 8598D
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, single cvd. 70 degrees, REF: 738750; Injection Needle, single cvd. 80 degrees, REF: 738752; Injection Needle, bayonet, 13 cm, REF: 738756; Injection Needle, angular, 13 cm, REF: 738758; Needle, bayonet-shaped, REF: 810505; Needle, Septum, angular, REF: 810506
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, LUER-lock,0.8mm, REF: 26175PD
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, REF: 25207
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 27, 2023

Five S 5 3x65, REF: 0915612-06, sterile for single use, Sterile EO, Rx Only
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 28, 2023

Metal Tray, 178 x 135 x 37 mm, REF: 11580A; Metal Tray, 275 x 178 x 35 mm, REF: 11580B; Metal Tray, 373 x 178 x 35 mm, REF: 11580C; Metal Tray, 275 x 175 x 37 mm, REF: 11580D; Wire Tray f. Cleaning, 290x60x52mm, REF: 39501A1; Wire Tray f. Cleaning, 352 x 125 x 54 mm, REF: 39501A2; Wire Tray f. Cleaning, 487 x 125 x 54 mm, REF: 39501B2; Wire Tray for ENDOCAMELEON, REF: 39501BEC; Tray, with lid, 670x80x52mm, REF: 39501C; Wire Tray for ENDOCAMELEON, long version, REF: 39501CEC; Wire Tray

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 28, 2023

KARL STORZ Radel Sterilization Trays, Models: 27717A, 27717B, 39301A, 39301C, 39231XA, 39301C1, 39311A, 39317A
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

STORZ KARL STORZ-ENDOSKOPE REF 11272VUE CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope REF 11272VUEK CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope C-VIEW KIT REF 11272VUE-R CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope REF 11272VUEK-R CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope C-VIEW KIT
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11005BC1 11005BCK1 Flexible Bronchoscope Z21493US-BA (06/2019)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11278A2 11278AK2 Flexible Ureteroscope Z20615US-BA (08-2018); 11278AC1 N/A Flexible Ureteroscope Z17859US-A (04/2016); 11278AC2 11278ACK2 Flexible Ureteroscope Z20615US-BA (08-2018); 11278ACU1 11278ACUK1 Flexible Ureteroscope Z20615US-BA (08-2018); 11278AU1 11278AUK1 Flexible Ureteroscope Z20615US-BA (08-2018);
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

CYSTO-URETHRO-FIBERSCOPE REF 11272C1 CYSTOSCOPE, 15FR X 370MM, ADULT REF 11272C2 and Kit Number 11272CK2 CYSTO-URETHRO-FIBERSCOPE REF 11272CU1 and Kit Number 11272CUK1
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11272VH-TL 11272VHK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021) 11272VHU-TL 11272VHUK-TL HD-VIEW Flexible HD Cysto-Urethroscope Z23875US-BC (10-2021)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11272V CMOS VIDEO-CYSTO-URETHROSCOPE REV 11272VA 11272VAK CMOS VIDEO-CYSTO-URETHROSCOPE REV; 11272VU 11272VUK CMOS VIDEO-CYSTO-URETHROSCOPE US; 11272VUA 11272VUAK CMOS VIDEO-CYSTO-URETHROSCOPE US
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

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)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

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)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11274BCU1 11274BCUK1 Flexible Cystoscope Z18449US-BD (08-2018)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11272VUE 11272VUEK Flexible Video Cysto-Urethroscope 96136031USCA V1.1 (04/2021); 11272VUE-R 11272VUEK-R Flexible Video Cysto-Urethroscope 96136031USCA V1.1 (04/2021)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11001RD1 11001RDK1 KARL STORZ Slim Nasopharyngolaryngoscope 96216006US V5.0 (10-2018)
FDA Devices Moderate May 18, 2022

11272VN 11272VNK Flexible Video Urethro Cystoscope Z18442US-BD (08/2018); 11272VNU 11272VNUK Flexible Video Urethro Cystoscope Z18442US-BD (08/2018)

Karl Storz Endoscopy carries an outsized archive share

Drug and device firms outside this manufacturer and state, matched by notice volume and category footprint.

Similar recall count

Nearest multi-notice firms by distinct-event totals (71 here — heavy-book).

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Similar medical devices volume

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Karl Storz Endoscopy? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 71 distinct federal recall events naming Karl Storz Endoscopy, aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Karl Storz Endoscopy sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Karl Storz Endoscopy ranks #253 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (98th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Karl Storz Endoscopy's notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 71 of this firm's 71 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Karl Storz Endoscopy's filing book? ▼
Filings for Karl Storz Endoscopy span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Karl Storz Endoscopy: 71 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Karl Storz Endoscopy; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026