Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Pentax Video Gastroscope is intended to be used with a Recalled by Pentax of America Inc Due to PENTAX Medical is initiating this field action to...

Date: August 15, 2016
Company: Pentax of America Inc
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 of America Inc directly.

Affected Products

Pentax Video Gastroscope is intended to be used with a Pentax video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy Device such as a Biopsy Forceps, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

Quantity: 3,436 (US) and 14,488 (OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

PENTAX Medical is initiating this field action to provide customers that have purchased the affected endoscopes with the most recent Operation and Reprocessing IFUs.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Pentax of America Inc

Pentax of America Inc has 28 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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