--- title: "KARL STORZ Radel Sterilization Trays, Models: 27717A, 27717B, 39301A, 39301C,... — FDA record Z-1981-2023 | Is It on Recall" description: "Plastic sterilization trays used to encase and protect medical devices during sterilization have a new 510(k) with instructions for use that is for the first ti" url: https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1981-2023-karl-storz-radel-sterilization-trays-models-27717a-27717b-39301a-39301c-39231xa-39301c1-39311a-39317/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Recall archive](https://isitonrecall.com/archives/) / FDA device enforcement # KARL STORZ Radel Sterilization Trays, Models: 27717A, 27717B, 39301A, 39301C, 39231XA, 39301C1, 39311A, 39317A — FDA record Z-1981-2023 Reported ongoing Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice. Source date Apr 5, 2023. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## What the record says - **Product**: KARL STORZ Radel Sterilization Trays, Models: 27717A, 27717B, 39301A, 39301C, 39231XA, 39301C1, 39311A, 39317A - **Reason**: Plastic sterilization trays used to encase and protect medical devices during sterilization have a new 510(k) with instructions for use that is for the first time specific to the tray models, that also includes information regarding the sterilization modality. - **Classification**: Class II - **Recalling firm**: Karl Storz Endoscopy - **Quantity**: 4,386 - **Agency-reported status**: Ongoing - **Source record identifier**: Z-1981-2023 [Open the official record](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1981-2023%22) [What the recall classes mean](https://isitonrecall.com/guides/recall-classes/). Classification is an agency assessment, not individual medical advice. ## Lot and product identifiers | Label field | Details supplied by the agency | | --- | --- | | Lot, code or applicability | Model - UDI-DI/GTIN: 27717A - 4048551089262, 27717B - 4048551089286, 39301A - 4048551156957, 39301C - 4048551157046, 39231XA, 39301C1, 39311A, 39317A. All Lots. | Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough. ## Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, AL, CO, GU, IA, ID, KY, ME, MN, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OK, PR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the country of CA. States below are derived from the distribution text, including nationwide wording. 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These dates are not interchangeable. ## What to do next Read the official notice for the action that applies to your exact product. [Read the current instructions](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1981-2023%22) ## Related records [Medical devices records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/medical-devices/) [Karl Storz Endoscopy records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/karl-storz-endoscopy/)