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Injection Needle, 3 Fr., REF: 27030N; Injection Cannula, 6 Fr., REF: 27182A

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 24, 2023 Karl Storz Endoscopy Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    REF/UDI-DI: 27030N/4048551257180, 27182A/4048551081457 All lot numbers.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Reason for Recall:
The efficacy of the manual cleaning process cannot be assured for the affected injection needles intended for general surgery and visceral surgery, which if used, may expose the patient to a higher risk of infection.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Injection Needle, 3 Fr., REF: 27030N; Injection Cannula, 6 Fr., REF: 27182A

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

REF/UDI-DI: 27030N/4048551257180, 27182A/4048551081457 All lot numbers.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0572-2024

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