Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Ear, Nasal Passage and Trachea. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, 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 FNL-10RAP, FNL-13RAP, FNL-15RP3 and VNL-1530T
  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:

Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Ear, Nasal Passage and Trachea. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model #'s FNL-10RAP, FNL-13RAP, FNL-15RP3 and VNL-1530T

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2074-2016

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