FDA Medical devices recall ·

Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits recall

Recall number
Z-2794-2026
Date
(initiated May 21, 2026)
Company / brand
Karl Storz Endoscopy
2151 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA, United States
Category
Medical devices › Class II
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
45
Hazard tags
Sterility
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits REF: 11264BBU1, 11264BBUK1, that contain expired Single Use Endoscopic Seal: GYN, REF: 26153EAU/1.

Why was it recalled?

Flexible hysteroscopes indicated for use during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopic procedures may contain an expired single use endoscopic seal for gynecology use, which could impact the assurance of sterility.

What should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

Kit UDI-DI: 04048551226087. Kit Serial Numbers: 2274269, 2273282, 2276217, 2276216, 2264656, 2275787, 2279756, 2280154, 2280379, 2275789, 2283453, 2277877, 2280204, 2273324, 2275986, 2283483, 2229591, 2273599, 2215800, 2274197, 2280156, 2275483, 2083136, 2275790, 2275482, 2274271, 2248338, 2283444, 2188673, 2276221, 2276217, 2275788, 2274199, 2283445, 2274198, 2274041, 2283716, 2274049, 2236228, 2279757, 2274267, 2275785, 2277894, 2230599, 2267785. 26153EAU/1 seals with expiration date: January 23, 2023.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.

States: California Florida Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Vermont Wisconsin

What does Class II mean?

Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-2794-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.