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Terminated

Pentax Medical Video Duodenoscope - Product Usage: intended to be used with endoscopic devices and other ancillary equipment to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, Biliary Tract via the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, Model Number: ED34-i10T2.

FDA Recall Z-1682-2021 · Posted None

Recalling FirmPentax of America Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFDT
Date Initiated2021-04-21
Date Terminated2024-02-05
Product Quantity108 units

Reason for Recall

IFU updated: The warning section of the IFU for both the OE-A63 distal end cap and ED34-i10T2 duodenoscope has been updated to notify users of the associated risks with the distal end cap (OE-A63) unexpectedly becoming detached during a procedure and updated to notify users of what immediate actions should be taken in case the event occurs. This can result in unforseen events such as mucosal injury, lacerations, or bleeding of the patient. Detachment of the distal end cap (OE-A63) into the oral cavity of the patient may also result in aspiration

Firm Action

Pentax issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on 4/21/21 via USPS. Letter states reason for recall,health risk and action to take: We have updated our instructions for use (IFU) for both the OE-A63 distal end cap and ED34-i10T2 duodenoscope. The warning section of the IFU has been updated to notify users of the associated risks with the distal end cap (OE-A63) unexpectedly becoming detached during a procedure. In addition, the IFU has been updated to notify users of what immediate actions should be taken in case the event occurs. Please note that this documentation set is current as of this date. For updates, please refer to the PENTAX online IFU library at https://ifu.pentaxmedical.com. Customer Instructions: Please complete the enclosed Field Correction Response Form upon receipt of this package, and email to PENTAX at [email protected]. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product should be reported as soon as possible to PENTAX at [email protected]. PENTAX will issue additional communications as further information becomes available. If you have any questions regarding this action, please feel free to contact us at: : Tel: 1-800-431-5880 (8:30 AM 5:00 PM, Monday Friday, EST) Fax: 201-799-4063 (alternate 201-391-4189) Email: [email protected]

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of Alabama, California, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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