FDA recall Z-0643-2018

Pentax of America Inc · Class II · device

Product

Pentax Video Duodenoscope Model: ED-3490TK (UDI of design being recalled: 04961333232420) 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 subsystems: esophagus, stomach, duodenum, common bile, hepatic, and cystic ducts.

Reason for recall

The duodenoscopes are being recalled in order to replace the forceps elevator mechanism, the O-rings, and the distal end covering to be consistent with the updated design as well as provide an updated periodic inspection as part of the Operation Manual in order to mitigate the potential risk of infection in flexible endoscopy.

Distribution

USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of including Puerto Rico : AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY, and the District of Columbia.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-02-13
Report date
2018-02-28
Termination date
2020-10-09
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Montvale, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0643-2018