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Terminated

Duodenoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, and Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or rectum as decided by the the anatomy being accessed when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

FDA Recall Z-2277-2016 · Posted 2016-07-23

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFDT
Date Initiated2016-04-06
Date Terminated2017-07-17
Product Quantity433 units

Reason for Recall

Pentax Medical Video Processor EPK-i5010 has been shipped with a reusable Pentax Medical water bottle assembly (OS-H4) which has not been cleared for use with this devices in the United States.

Firm Action

Pentax Medical sent an "Urgent Field Correction Letter and Response Form" dated April 6, 2016 via Certified Mail to their affected customers. The recall letter identified the product, problem and action to be taken by customer. The customer is asked to complete the response form even if the customers does not have any OS-H2/OS-H4 water bottles to discard. If customer needs assistance in completing the response form, they can contact their local sales representative. For questions regarding the recall, customers can contact Mr. Paul Silva, Pentax Americas Recall Coordinator at: (800) 431-5880 ext. 2064, from (8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, EST), via fax: (201) 799-4063 or via email to: [email protected].

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution

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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