Karl Storz Endoscopy: Medical Device Recall in 2022 - (Recall #: Z-1055-2022)

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:

11005BC1 11005BCK1 Flexible Bronchoscope Z21493US-BA (06/2019)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 1, 2022

Date Posted: May 18, 2022

Recall Number: Z-1055-2022

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:

11005BC1 11005BCK1 Flexible Bronchoscope Z21493US-BA (06/2019) UDI Code: 04048551225738 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