Pentax Medical Company recalls Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Airway and Bronchial Tree. This

Recalled July 6, 2016 · FDA recall Z-2065-2016 · Pentax Medical

Hazard

Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and therapeutic devices (e.g., clips, stents, balloons, etc.) can become lodged in an endoscope's instrument channel. · FDA Class II

Units

4,195 units

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nation Wide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Denmark, Guam

Description

Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and therapeutic devices (e.g., clips, stents, balloons, etc.) can become lodged in an endoscope's instrument channel.

Product

Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Airway and Bronchial Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Trachea and Bronchial Tree. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Manufacturer(s)

Pentax Medical Company

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →