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Terminated

Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Tract including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree (including access beyond the stem), and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations

FDA Recall Z-2076-2016 · Posted 2016-06-28

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeEOQ
Date Initiated2016-04-06
Date Terminated2017-12-21
Product Quantity115 units

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

Pentax sent an Urgent Field Correction letter dated April 6, 2016 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were reminded to carefully check that all accessories are intact, that no parts have fallen off and become lodged within the endoscope's instrument/suction channel and to ensure that any therapeutic devices passed through the instrument channel are accounted for after use. If the instrument/suction channel does become blocked or clogged due to the accumulation of debris, an accessory that cannot be removed, or other cause, do NOT attempt to correct the blockage or continue to use the endoscope. Customers were instructed to contact their local PENTAX Medical Service facility to have the endoscope repaired. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-431-5880, ext 2064.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

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

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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