ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported January 5, 2022

Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39301ACTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, INLINE CAMERA HEADS); 39301AS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES 4MM X 18CM); 39301BCTS/CAMERA TRAY (INLINE/C-MOUNT CAMERA HEADS); 39301BS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES 5MM X 35CM); 39301C1S/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 1 RIGID SCOPE & LT CABLE); 39301CS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPE 10MM X 31CM); 39301DS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD,

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 5, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0442-2022.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US: AK, AL, AP, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Canada, Venezuela, Barbados, GUAM, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, Germany, Cayman Islands, Philippines, Japan, Dominican Republic, Panama, Bahamas, Ecuador, Suriname, American Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Belize, Curacao, The Bahamas, Brazil, South Korea, Bermuda.

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0442-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

To ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) udel trays may be used with flexible endoscopes with lumen diameters g…

Recall #: Z-0442-2022
Affected scope: 71892
Initiated: October 15, 2021

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Karl Storz Endoscopy recalled Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39… - a moderate-severity action.

Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39… was recalled by Karl Storz Endoscopy in January 5, 2022. Reason: To ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0442-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Karl Storz Endoscopy issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-To ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) ….

Moderate
severity level: 72K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: January 5, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0442-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0442-2022) was formally reported on January 5, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 15, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Karl Storz Endoscopy is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of El Segundo, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 71892.

The documented reason for this recall is: To ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) udel trays may be used with flexible endoscopes with lumen diameters greater-than-or-equal to 1.2mm and maximu… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: AK, AL, AP, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Ca…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

71892

Related Recalls

6 from same agency

Product description

Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39301ACTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, INLINE CAMERA HEADS); 39301AS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES 4MM X 18CM); 39301BCTS/CAMERA TRAY (INLINE/C-MOUNT CAMERA HEADS); 39301BS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES 5MM X 35CM); 39301C1S/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 1 RIGID SCOPE & LT CABLE); 39301CS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPE 10MM X 31CM); 39301DS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES); 39301HCTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, STANDARD CAMERA HEADS); 39301PHTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, PENDULUM/INLINE CAM HEADS); 39305C1S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (UDEL, 1 RIGID SCOPE 4MM X 30CM); 39305C2S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES); 39305L1S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 1 RIGID SCOPE); 39305L2S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES); 39311AS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 4 RIGID SCOPES & LT CABLE); 39311BS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, TWO LAP SCOPES/CABLE); 39314FS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, FOUR LAP SCOPES/CABLE); 39401AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (UP TO 39CM); 39402AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (FIBERSCOPES); 39403AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (CCD VIDESCOPES); 39406AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (CMOS VIDEOSCOPES)

Reason for recall

To ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) udel trays may be used with flexible endoscopes with lumen diameters greater-than-or-equal to 1.2mm and maximum length of 845mm and 2) ethylene oxide is excluded as a sterilization modality.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-0442-2022
Date reported	January 5, 2022
Date initiated	October 15, 2021
Recalling firm	Karl Storz Endoscopy
Firm location	El Segundo, CA
Affected scope	71892
Distribution	US: AK, AL, AP, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Canada, Venezuela, Bar…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

71892 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 5, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0442-2022.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US: AK, AL, AP, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Canada, Venezuela, Barbados, GUAM, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, Germany, Cayman Islands, Philippines, Japan, Dominican Republic, Panama, Bahamas, Ecuador, Suriname, American Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Belize, Curacao, The Bahamas, Brazil, South Korea, Bermuda.

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0442-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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