Z-2276-2016Class II

Confocal GI Scope

Name: Z-2276-2016 Confocal GI Scope
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 Confocal GI Scope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but... on 2016-04-06. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Pentax Medical Video Processor EPK-i5010 has been shipped with a reusable Pentax Medical water bottle assembly (OS-H4) which has not been cleared for use with this devices in the United States". 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-2276-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-04-06
Posted: 2016-07-23
Terminated: 2017-07-17
Recalling firm: PENTAX of America, Inc.
Product: Confocal GI Scope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, and Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or rectum as decided by the the anatomy being accessed when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
Product code: GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Reason for recall: Pentax Medical Video Processor EPK-i5010 has been shipped with a reusable Pentax Medical water bottle assembly (OS-H4) which has not been cleared for use with this devices in the United States.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Pentax Medical sent an "Urgent Field Correction Letter and Response Form" dated April 6, 2016 via Certified Mail to their affected customers. The recall letter identified the product, problem and action to be taken by customer. The customer is asked to complete the response form even if the customers does not have any OS-H2/OS-H4 water bottles to discard. If customer needs assistance in completing the response form, they can contact their local sales representative. For questions regarding the recall, customers can contact Mr. Paul Silva, Pentax Americas Recall Coordinator at: (800) 431-5880 ext. 2064, from (8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, EST), via fax: (201) 799-4063 or via email to: [email protected].
Quantity in commerce: 17 units
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots: Model #'s EG-3870CIK and EC-3870CIK

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2276-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2275-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-03	2016-07-22
Z-2276-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-03	2016-07-22
Z-2277-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-03	2016-07-22
Z-2278-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-03	2016-07-22
Z-2279-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-03	2016-07-22
Z-2280-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-03	2016-07-22

Product code GCJ

K042741Class IIEc-3870Cilk, Confocal Video ColonoscopePentax Medical Company / cleared 2004-10-19

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