Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Video Duodenoscope These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization Recalled by Pentax of America Inc Due to Pentax initiated a field correction/safety alert for two...

Date: January 17, 2017
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

Video Duodenoscope These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the biliary tract via the upper GI tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: esophagus, stomach, duodenum, common bile, hepatic and cystic ducts.

Quantity: 2,015 (US - 519 (ED-3490TK) and 5 (ED-3270K); OUS - 1,491)

Why Was This Recalled?

Pentax initiated a field correction/safety alert for two (2) models of the Video Duodenoscope to determine how soiling may have occurred on the surface of the suction cylinder and under the distal cap during testing.

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