Pentax Medical Company recalls Choledochoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Biliary Tree. This anatomy i…

Recall date

April 6, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2067-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Pentax Medical Company

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Choledochoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Biliary Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Common Bile, Hepatic, Cystic and Pancreatic Ducts. The instrument is introduced via the working channel of a Duodenoscope positioned for access to the Common bile Duct when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.