Recall Z-1682-2021 ยท FDT Duodenoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Pentax of America Inc
Pentax Medical Video Duodenoscope - Product Usage: intended to be used with endoscopic devices and other ancillary equipment to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, Biliary Tract via the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, Model Number: ED34-i10T2.
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | IFU updated: The warning section of the IFU for both the OE-A63 distal end cap and ED34-i10T2 duodenoscope has been updated to notify users of the associated risks with the distal end cap (OE-A63) unexpectedly becoming detached during a procedure and updated to notify users of what immediate actions should be taken in case the event occurs. This can result in unforseen events such as mucosal injury, lacerations, or bleeding of the patient. Detachment of the distal end cap (OE-A63) into the oral cavity of the patient may also result in aspiration |
| Root cause | Process design |
| Action | Pentax issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on 4/21/21 via USPS. Letter states reason for recall,health risk and action to take: We have updated our instructions for use (IFU) for both the OE-A63 distal end cap and ED34-i10T2 duodenoscope. The warning section of the IFU has been updated to notify users of the associated risks with the distal end cap (OE-A63) unexpectedly becoming detached during a procedure. In addition, the IFU has been updated to notify users of what immediate actions should be taken in case the event occurs. Please note that this documentation set is current as o |
| Quantity | 108 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of Alabama, California, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |