# Major Recall Alert: Antrum Cannula, Applicators, Cold Knife, HOPKINS® Telescope, and More Recalled Due to Licensing Issues
On **August 13, 2025**, a significant recall was initiated for medical devices, including the **Antrum Cannula, Applicator For MIP L, Cold Knife, EasyGO! II Trocars,** and multiple other products. This decision followed an internal review revealing that some products—including sets with unlicensed components—were sold without proper licensing over an extended period. Importantly, this recall is **not related to safety or performance concerns**, and there is **no risk to patients or users.**
If you or your healthcare facility uses any of the listed products, continue reading for detailed information on this recall and actionable next steps.
## Why This Recall is Important
Product recalls, especially for medical devices, are taken seriously to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain trust in the healthcare sector. While this recall highlights licensing issues, **it is not related to malfunctions or safety concerns.** To reassure users, customers can continue to use these products as normal.
Ensuring licensing compliance safeguards product quality and mitigates risks. This recall also underscores the manufacturer’s commitment to accountability and transparency.
## Details of the Recall
The recall affects a broad range of medical devices sold under various names. Affected products include, but are not limited to:
- **Antrum Cannula (Straight)**
- **Applicator For MIP L**
- **Cold Knife**
- **EasyGO! II Trocars**
- **HOPKINS® Telescope**
- **LASER Working Insert**
- **VITOM Tel 90 Degrees W Integrated Illuminator**
**Other notable items recalled**: Puncture Needles, Valves, Male LUER-Cone Connectors, Outer Tubes, Uretero-Renoscopes, Tubing Connectors, and more.
> For the full list of affected products, visit the official recall notice on [Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/karl-storz-sets).
### Key Information
- **Recall Reason**: Products were sold without the appropriate licensing.
- **Safety Note**: There are **no safety or performance concerns** and **no risk to users or patients.**
- **Recall Start Date**: **August 13, 2025**.
- **Customer Action**: Customers may continue to **use these products** as normal.
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased or work with affected medical products:
- **Verify Product Usage**: Check if your facility uses any of the recalled items from the comprehensive product list.
- **Documentation**: Ensure internal records reflect the continued usage of the product despite the recall notice.
- **Contact Manufacturer**: Reach out to the product manufacturer or appropriate distributor for additional information or updates regarding the recall.
While no action is required regarding discontinuation of use, facilities may document this notice to remain informed for legal compliance or accreditation audits.
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For further information, visit the official notification at [Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/karl-storz-sets).
### Conclusion
Although this recall focuses on licensing compliance rather than usage risks, it's an important example of transparency within the healthcare industry. If your healthcare practice or facility uses products like the **Antrum Cannula, EasyGO! II Trocars, or HOPKINS® Telescope**, continue to use them as normal but ensure thorough records for reference.
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