Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Confocal GI Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of an Recalled by Pentax Medical Company Due to Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and...

Date: April 6, 2016
Company: Pentax Medical Company
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Pentax Medical Company directly.

Affected Products

Confocal GI Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of an therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum, and Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or rectum as decided by the anatomy being accessed when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Quantity: 17 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nation Wide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Denmark, Guam

About Pentax Medical Company

Pentax Medical Company has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report