Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and… — Class II medical device recall Z-2071-2016
Terminated recall by Pentax Medical Company, reported 2016-07-06, distributed nationwide. Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and therapeutic devices (e.g., clips, stents, ba
| Recall number | Z-2071-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Pentax Medical Company, Montvale, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-04-06 |
| Classified | 2016-06-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-07-06 |
| Terminated | 2017-12-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | DK |
| Quantity | 9,669 units |
| Model numbers | EG-1540, EG-1580K, EG-1690K, EG-1870K, EG-2470K, EG-2490K, EG-2530, EG-2540, EG-2730K, EG-2731, EG-2770K, EG-2790I, EG-2790K, EG-290KP, EG-2930K, EG-2931, EG-2931K, EG-2940, EG-2970K, EG-2990I, EG-2990K, EG-3430Z, EG-3470K, EG-3470ZK, EG-3490K and 10 more |
Product
Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
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.
Machine access
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