
Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits
Karl Storz recalls hysteroscope kits with expired endoscopic seals that may compromise sterility.
Check your inventory for Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits with REF 11264BBU1 or 11264BBUK1. If the kit contains an expired Single Use Endoscopic Seal (REF 26153EAU/1), stop using it immediately and contact Karl Storz Endoscopy for return and replacement instructions.
Why it was recalled
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits (REF: 11264BBU1, 11264BBUK1) because they contain an expired Single Use Endoscopic Seal (REF: 26153EAU/1). The expired seal may compromise sterility assurance during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopic procedures.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits REF: 11264BBU1, 11264BBUK1, that contain expired Single Use Endoscopic Seal: GYN, REF: 26153EAU/1.
- UDI-DI
- 04048551226087
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Other Sterility Failure recalls
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-24 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification
