FDAClass IIJuly 6, 2016

Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization recall

Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not…

Why was Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Model #'s FG-16V, FG-24V, FG-29V, EG-1540, EG-1580K, EG1840, EG-2540, EG-2940, EG-3840T, EG-3831T, EG-3870TK, EG-1870K, EG-2470K, EG-2530, EG-2730K, EG-2731, EG-2770K, EG-290KP, EG-2930K, EG-2931, EG-2931K, EG-2970K, EG-3430Z, EG-3470K, EG-3470ZK, EG-1690K, EG-2490K, EG-2790I, EG-2790K, EG27-I10, EG-2990I, EG-2990K, EG29-I10, EG-3490K and EG-3890TK

Product
Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not…
Recalling firm
Pentax Medical Company
Quantity
9,669 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nation Wide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Denmark, Guam
Recall date
July 6, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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