Pentax of America Inc recalls Video Cytoscopes

Recall date

January 11, 2011

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2325-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Pentax of America Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide and Internationally

Why it was recalled

This field action serves to retrospectively document the actions that were taken by Pentax to correct the loose suction arms on eleven (11) models of endoscopes and to notify FDA of these actions taken in 2010-2011.

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

What was recalled

Video Cytoscopes