Reported Jul 19, 2017 · Terminated

Video Duodenoscope These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and…

Pentax of America Inc

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Pentax of America Inc · 3 Paragon Dr · Montvale, NJ · 07645-1782

Is this the product you have?

  • Video Duodenoscope These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the biliary tract via the upper GI tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues
  • and subsystemsesophagus, stomach, duodenum, common bile, hepatic and cystic ducts
Lot codes and dates
  • Model NumbersEd-3490TK and ED-3270K
Amount recalled
2,015 (US - 519 (ED-3490TK) and 5 (ED-3270K); OUS - 1,491)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Pentax initiated a field correction/safety alert for two (2) models of the Video Duodenoscope to determine how soiling may have occurred on the surface of the suction cylinder and under the distal cap during testing.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 8, 2018 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:27 PM UTC

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