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Packaging change control

An FDA-recorded root-cause determination. The FDA lists 37 recalls with this root cause since 2025. Most recent report: Jul 29, 2026.

Class II: 37
Class IIOngoingZ-2794-2026

Karl Storz Endoscopy recalls Flexible Hystero-Fiberscope Kits REF: 11264BBU1

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.

  • Hysteroscope (And Accessories)
  • Packaging change control
Karl Storz EndoscopyCAJul 29, 2026
Class IIOngoingZ-1925-2026

SurgiSmoke Solutions recalls Flamingo Funnel Medium

Certain lots of product were associated with a manufacturing nonconformance involving use of a non-gamma sterilization compatible drape.

  • Surgical Exhaust Apparatus
  • Packaging change control
SurgiSmoke SolutionsMNApr 29, 2026
Class IIOngoingZ-1924-2026

SurgiSmoke Solutions recalls Flamingo Funnel Small

Certain lots of product were associated with a manufacturing nonconformance involving use of a non-gamma sterilization compatible drape.

  • Surgical Exhaust Apparatus
  • Packaging change control
SurgiSmoke SolutionsMNApr 29, 2026
Class IIOngoingZ-1926-2026

SurgiSmoke Solutions recalls Flamingo Funnel Large

Certain lots of product were associated with a manufacturing nonconformance involving use of a non-gamma sterilization compatible drape.

  • Surgical Exhaust Apparatus
  • Packaging change control
SurgiSmoke SolutionsMNApr 29, 2026
Class IIOngoingZ-1330-2026

Medline Industries, LP recalls 1) UNIVERSAL KIT

Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific items and lots of Medline Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicators.

  • General Surgery Tray
  • Packaging change control
Medline Industries, LPILFeb 18, 2026

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement + RES recall records. Informational only — verify against the FDA before acting.