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FDA Device recall Z-0442-2022

Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39301ACTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, INLINE CAMERA HEADS)

On 2022-01-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39301ACTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, INLINE CAMERA HEADS) by Karl Storz Endoscopy, citing to ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) udel trays may be used with flexible endoscopes with lumen diameters g….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0442-2022
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2021-10-15
Published2022-01-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyKarl Storz Endoscopy
DistributionAK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Product

Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39301ACTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, INLINE CAMERA HEADS); 39301AS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES 4MM X 18CM); 39301BCTS/CAMERA TRAY (INLINE/C-MOUNT CAMERA HEADS); 39301BS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES 5MM X 35CM); 39301C1S/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 1 RIGID SCOPE & LT CABLE); 39301CS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPE 10MM X 31CM); 39301DS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES); 39301HCTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, STANDARD CAMERA HEADS); 39301PHTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, PENDULUM/INLINE CAM HEADS); 39305C1S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (UDEL, 1 RIGID SCOPE 4MM X 30CM); 39305C2S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES); 39305L1S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 1 RIGID SCOPE); 39305L2S/BASKET-STYLE RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 2 RIGID SCOPES); 39311AS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, 4 RIGID SCOPES & LT CABLE); 39311BS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, TWO LAP SCOPES/CABLE); 39314FS/RIGID TELESCOPE TRAY (STERRAD, FOUR LAP SCOPES/CABLE); 39401AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (UP TO 39CM); 39402AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (FIBERSCOPES); 39403AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (CCD VIDESCOPES); 39406AS/FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE TRAY (CMOS VIDEOSCOPES)

Reason

To ensure sterilization effectiveness, sterilization tray instructions for use were updated and now state 1) udel trays may be used with flexible endoscopes with lumen diameters greater-than-or-equal to 1.2mm and maximum length of 845mm and 2) ethylene oxide is excluded as a sterilization modality.

Identifiers

code_infoAll lots with Instructions for Use Prior to PI-000078-10.0 (06/21)

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0442-2022%22

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