Karl Storz Endoscopy has recalled 29 injection needles used for veterinary general and visceral surgery. These needles, measuring 2.2 mm in diameter, are being recalled because the manual cleaning process used during manufacturing cannot be guaranteed to be effective. As a result, the devices may not be properly sterilized, which could expose animal patients to an increased risk of infection during surgical procedures. Owners and veterinary clinics should stop using these needles immediately and contact the manufacturer to arrange for their return.
The effectiveness of the manual cleaning process cannot be confirmed, meaning the needles may harbor contaminants that could lead to post-surgical infections in animals.
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Recall #: V-0025-2024. For Veterinary Use Only.
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