Elevated site urgencyFDA Class II

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

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.

Agency
FDA Device
Recall date
May 21, 2026
Status
Ongoing
Company
Karl Storz Endoscopy

1. What product was recalled?

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

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

Quantity: 45

Code or lot text: 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.

LOT
2023.
LOT
2083136
LOT
2188673
LOT
2215800
LOT
2229591
LOT
2230599
LOT
2236228
LOT
2248338
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2264656
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2267785. 26153EAU/1 seals with expiration date: January 23
LOT
2273282
LOT
2273324
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2273599
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2274041
LOT
2274049
LOT
2274197
LOT
2274198
LOT
2274199
LOT
2274267
LOT
2274271
LOT
2275482
LOT
2275483
LOT
2275785
LOT
2275787
LOT
2275788
LOT
2275789
LOT
2275790
LOT
2275986
LOT
2276216
LOT
2276217
LOT
2276221
LOT
2277877
LOT
2277894
LOT
2279756
LOT
2279757
LOT
2280154
LOT
2280156
LOT
2280204
LOT
2280379
LOT
2283444
LOT
2283445
LOT
2283453
LOT
2283483
LOT
2283716
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Kit UDI-DI: 04048551226087. Kit Serial Numbers: 2274269
RECALL-NUMBER
Z-2794-2026

2. Is my exact product affected?

Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.

3. What is the hazard?

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.

4. What should I do now?

Follow the FDA recall notice and contact the recalling company for current instructions.

5. Where was it sold or distributed?

Nationwide

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  • Louisiana: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Massachusetts: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Maryland: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Michigan: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Minnesota: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • New York: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Ohio: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Pennsylvania: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Texas: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Virginia: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Vermont: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.
  • Wisconsin: US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, MA, MN, TX, OH, NY, CA, MI, LA, VA, MD, PA, GA, WI, VT.

6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?

No separate injury or illness statement was present in the normalized record. Check the official source for the latest report.

7. What remedy is available?

Follow the FDA recall notice and contact the recalling company for current instructions.

8. Is the recall active or closed?

The source status is Ongoing. Recall Index urgency is elevated, which is a separate deterministic site label.

9. When was the information checked?

Last checked .

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10. Where is the official source?

Open the official FDA Device source

Recall Index normalizes public source data for easier checking. Source agencies remain authoritative. Confirm identifiers and instructions at the official source.