Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 17 medical device recalls made by Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Knife, Cold, Straight (27068K/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, Coag, Ball End, 24FR (27050N/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Loop, Cutting, Angled 22FR (26055G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, Cutting, 24FR, 0.30MM (27040G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, Coag, Pointed, 24FR (27050L/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Loop, Cutting, 24FR (26050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, VaporCut, 24FR (27050SG/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, Roller Ball, 24FR (27050NK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps, Part No. 33821DYD In general the surgeons use 33821DYD Debakey forceps to grasp tissue.
• Electrode, Barrel Bar, 24FR (27050NX/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• Electrode, Roller, Vaporization, 24FR (27050RK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
• 27023WU Balloon Catheter, 3 Fr., 2/pkg, sterile, contains latex. The RUSCH ureter occlusion catheter is indicated for the routine occlusion of the ureter to prevent the movement of stone fragments during treatment. The coaxial catheters will also allow simultaneous drainage of urine or infusion of other solutions.
• 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.
• Intubation Flexible Fiberscope, Models: 11301AA1, 11301BN1, 11302BD1, 11302BD2, 11304BC1, 11340BC1, 11301BND1, 11302BDD1, and 11302BDD2. " Transoral intubation " Transnasal intubation " Evaluation of placement of endotracheal and double lumen endotracheal tubes " Provide visual access to the larynx and tracheobronchial tree.
• KARL STORZ Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) D-Light C System, Instruction Manuals: PDD Telescopes, Tricam SL II, and PDD Camera Heads. Used as an optional accessory to white light cystoscopy when used in combination with the diagnostic imaging drug Cysview.