Z-2075-2016Class II

Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower...

Name: Z-2075-2016 Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower...
Creator: Pentax Medical Company
Published: 2016-04-06
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

PENTAX of America, Inc. / initiated 2016-04-06 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Pentax Medical Company began a recall of Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not... on 2016-04-06. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2075-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-04-06
Posted: 2016-06-28
Terminated: 2017-12-21
Recalling firm: PENTAX of America, Inc.
Product: Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Sigmoid Colon. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations
Product code: FAM Sigmoidoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Pentax sent an Urgent Field Correction letter dated April 6, 2016 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were reminded to carefully check that all accessories are intact, that no parts have fallen off and become lodged within the endoscope's instrument/suction channel and to ensure that any therapeutic devices passed through the instrument channel are accounted for after use. If the instrument/suction channel does become blocked or clogged due to the accumulation of debris, an accessory that cannot be removed, or other cause, do NOT attempt to correct the blockage or continue to use the endoscope. Customers were instructed to contact their local PENTAX Medical Service facility to have the endoscope repaired. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-431-5880, ext 2064.
Quantity in commerce: 1,596 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (Nation Wide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Denmark, Guam
Product codes and lots: Model #'s FS-34V, ES-3831, ES-3870K and ES-3840

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2075-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2065-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2066-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2067-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2068-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2069-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2070-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2071-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2072-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2073-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2074-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2075-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2076-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2077-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2078-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2079-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28
Z-2080-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-07-06	2016-06-28

Product code FAM

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