Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

11272VN 11272VNK Flexible Video Urethro Cystoscope Z18442US-BD (08/2018) Recalled by Karl Storz Endoscopy Due to Failure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in...

Date: April 1, 2022
Company: Karl Storz Endoscopy
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Karl Storz Endoscopy directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018

Why Was This Recalled?

Failure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in microorganisms following the disinfection process.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Karl Storz Endoscopy

Karl Storz Endoscopy has 70 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report