Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0318-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Pentax of America Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Quantity | 3,436 (US) and 14,488 (OUS) |
| Location | Montvale, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Pentax Video Gastroscope 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 upper digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
Why the product was recalled
PENTAX Medical is initiating this field action to provide customers that have purchased the affected endoscopes with the most recent Operation and Reprocessing IFUs.
Distribution information
US Nationwide and Japan
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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