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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Broncho Flexible Fiberscope, models: 11001BN1, 11002BD1, 11004BC1, and 11009BC1. " Examination and treatment of the tracheobronchial tree Contraindications for Bronchoscopy " Uncontrolled angina, uncontrolled heart failure, or serious uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias " Uncontrolled hypertension " Bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulants.

Z-0527-2014

November 13, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
Event
Event 66862
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
141 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0527-2014

Official wording

Reason: KARL STORZ Endoscopy America, Inc. is recalling the Flexible Broncho Fiberscope or a Flexible Intubation Fiberscope with a suction port because the material used in the suction channel portion was thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is not listed in STERRAD systems claims for interior endoscope lumens.

Code information: C1140, C1140E, C1160, C1160E, QKC1750, QKC1750E, QKC1694, QKC1694E

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    KARL STORZ Endoscopy America, Inc. is recalling the Flexible Broncho Fiberscope or a Flexible Intubation Fiberscope with a suction port because the material used in the suction channel portion was thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is not listed in STERRAD systems claims for interior endoscope lumens.

Field note

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