FDA Recall Terminated

Video Duodenoscope

Recall: Z-1835-2016 · Initiated February 22, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1835-2016
Event Number
73377
Firm
Pentax Medical Company
FEI Number
1000080301
Product Code
FDT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 22, 2016
Terminated
December 6, 2017
Address
3 Paragon Dr, Montvale, NJ, 07645-1782

Description

Video Duodenoscope

Reason

Pentax Medical learned of reports of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infection at a medical facility.

Action

Pentax Inc. issued an "Urgent Field Correction" Letter dated February 19, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter provides information regarding the updated Reprocessing instruction for use along with some main changes in the Operation IFU. Instructions are also provided regarding prior versions of the Reprocessing and Operation Instructions for Use. A web posting went live on 2/19/2016. For further questions, please call: Tel:800-431-5880 ext. 2064 (8:30AM- 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, EST)

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

423 units