# FDA recall Z-1472-2024

> **Karl Storz Endoscopy** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-02-27.

## Product

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 11003MB, Grasping Forceps, Flexible 1 mm, Rx Only

## Reason for recall

Inadequate reprocessing validation evidence

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, 	MO	, ND, NY, OH, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1472-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Karl Storz Endoscopy
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-02-27
- **Report date:** 2024-04-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1472-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1472-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1472-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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