# FDA recall Z-3221-2024

> **Karl Storz Endoscopy** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-07-23.

## Product

Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27293AA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123

## Reason for recall

Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that  have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of 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, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, Puerto Rico, Guam.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3221-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Karl Storz Endoscopy
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-07-23
- **Report date:** 2024-10-02

- **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-3221-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3221-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3221-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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