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Pentax Medical Company recalls Ultrasound Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access
Recalled July 6, 2016 · FDA recall Z-2077-2016 · 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
819 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
Ultrasound Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Upper Gastrointestinal Track including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Bowel and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric
Manufacturer(s)
Pentax Medical Company
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →