Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

PENTAX Endoscopic Accessories. OF-B194. Made in Japan. PENTAX Upper/Lower G.I. Recalled by Pentax Medical Company Due to PENTAX Medical has become aware of a product...

Date: September 16, 2013
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

PENTAX Endoscopic Accessories. OF-B194. Made in Japan. PENTAX Upper/Lower G.I. Endoscopes are provided with Air/Water Valve. As an alternative, the optionally available Gas/Water Valve may be used in place of the standard Air/Water Valve to deliver a non-explosive gas for insufflation.

Quantity: 76 units

Why Was This Recalled?

PENTAX Medical has become aware of a product issue associated with the OF-B194 Gas/Water Feeding Valve. A manufacturing defect may cause improper stoppage of CO2 gas during an endoscopic procedure with the potential for serious hazard to and/or user.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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