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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2065-2016

Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Airway and Bronchial Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Trachea and Bronchial Tree. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Published July 6, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 6, 2016

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Pentax Medical Company
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nation Wide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Denmark, Guam
Lot
Model #'s FB-10V, FB015BS, FB-15P, FB-15RBS, FB-15V, FB-18BS, FB-18P, FB-18RBS, FB-18V, FB-19TV, FB-8V, EB--1530T3, EB-1170K, EB01570K, EB-1575K, EB-1970K, EB-1970-TK and EB-1975K
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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