Karl Storz Endoscopy recall: HOPKINS Telescope 30¿
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling HOPKINS Telescope 30¿ – 6 eyepieces. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on October 7, 2026; it began on August 12, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
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| Product | HOPKINS Telescope 30¿ |
| Brand | Karl Storz Endoscopy |
| Type | Medical devices |
| Classification | Class II |
| Recall date | August 12, 2026 |
| Published by FDA | October 7, 2026 |
| Quantity | 6 eyepieces |
| Recall ID | 99586 |
Recalled products
- HOPKINS Telescope 30¿, 4mm REF 10005BA UDI-DI code: 04048551045121 KARL STORZ HOPKINS¿ and HOPKINS¿ II telescopes are to be used for visualization of the surgical site during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- FDA recall number
- Z-3333-2026
- Codes, lots and dates
- Material Number: 10005BA UDI-DI code: 04048551045121 Serial Numbers: 100011, 100012, 10000Y, and 10000Z
- Quantity
- 6 eyepieces
- Classification
- Class II
Identifiers and details
- FDA event ID
- 99586
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Firm location
- El Segundo, CA, United States
Why it was recalled
The reason the FDA lists: “Due to incorrect inside packaging label for eyepiece.”
Where it was sold
Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA and MO.”
What to do
Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.
Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99586, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.
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About this recall
Is Karl Storz Endoscopy HOPKINS Telescope 30¿ recalled?
Yes. Karl Storz Endoscopy recalled it on August 12, 2026; FDA published it October 7, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Due to incorrect inside packaging label for eyepiece.
What should I do if I have it?
Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.