Colonoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model #'s EC-3430L, EC-3430LK, EC-3470LK, EC-380LKP, EC-3830LK, EC-3930LZ, EC-3831L, EC-3832L, EC-3832LK, EC-3870LK, EC-3870LZK, EC-3872LK, FC-38LV, EC-3830TLK, EC-3832TL, EC-3870TLK, EC-3872TLK, EC-3440L, EC-3840K, EC-2990LI, EC-3490LI, EC-3490LK, EC-3490TLI, EC34-I10L, EC-3890LI, EC-3890LK, EC-3890TLK and EC38-I10L
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Pentax Medical Company
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Colonoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model #'s EC-3430L, EC-3430LK, EC-3470LK, EC-380LKP, EC-3830LK, EC-3930LZ, EC-3831L, EC-3832L, EC-3832LK, EC-3870LK, EC-3870LZK, EC-3872LK, FC-38LV, EC-3830TLK, EC-3832TL, EC-3870TLK, EC-3872TLK, EC-3440L, EC-3840K, EC-2990LI, EC-3490LI, EC-3490LK, EC-3490TLI, EC34-I10L, EC-3890LI, EC-3890LK, EC-3890TLK and EC38-I10L

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2068-2016

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