FDA recall record

Pentax Video Colonoscope is intended to be used with a PENTAX video processor recall — FDA Z-0636-2017

Pentax is initiating the product correction of several model numbers of Pentax's Colonoscope that were shipped between the clearance date of April 2014…

Class IIclassification
Z-0636-2017official record ID
Nov 30, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0636-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPentax of America Inc.
Report dateNov 30, 2016
Recall initiation dateAug 15, 2016
Quantity5,090 (US) and 14,209 (OUS)
LocationMontvale, NJ, United States

Official product description

Pentax Video Colonoscope is intended to be used with a PENTAX video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, Monitor, EndoTherapy Device such as a Biopsy Forceps, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the lower digestive tract including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon and ileocecal valve.

Why the product was recalled

Pentax is initiating the product correction of several model numbers of Pentax's Colonoscope that were shipped between the clearance date of April 2014 and September 2015 because they contain the operation and reprocessing IFU's that were in use prior to the 2014 clearances and therefore did not include the cleared operation IFU, the updated reprocessing IFU or the dedicated reprocessing adaptor (for applicable models).

Distribution information

US Nationwide and Japan

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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