FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Ultrasound Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Upper Gastrointestinal Track including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Bowel and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric

Recall: Z-2077-2016 · Reported July 6, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2077-2016
Event ID
73894
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Pentax Medical Company
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 6, 2016
Initiation Date
April 6, 2016
Classification Date
June 28, 2016
Termination Date
December 21, 2017
Address
3 Paragon Dr, Montvale, NJ, 07645-1782, United States

Description

Ultrasound Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Upper Gastrointestinal Track including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Bowel and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric

Reason

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.

Code Info

Model #'s EG-3630U, EG-3630UR, EG-3670URK, EG-3830UT, EG-3870UTK, FG-34UX, FG-36UX and FG-38UX

Distribution

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

Quantity

819 units