Karl Storz Endoscopy: Medical Device Recall in 2022 - (Recall #: Z-1054-2022)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2022.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

11001RD1 11001RDK1 KARL STORZ Slim Nasopharyngolaryngoscope 96216006US V5.0 (10-2018)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 1, 2022

Date Posted: May 18, 2022

Recall Number: Z-1054-2022

Event ID: 89881

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018

Code Information:

11001RD1 11001RDK1 KARL STORZ Slim Nasopharyngolaryngoscope 96216006US V5.0 (10-2018) UDI Code: 0408551225608 All Serial Numbers manufactured/distributed since January 2018

Distribution Pattern:

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, OK, SC, TX and WA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated