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Class 2 Device Recall Pentax Video Naso Pharyngo Laryngo Scope

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 Class 2 Device Recall Pentax Video Naso Pharyngo Laryngo Scopesee related information
Date Initiated by FirmSeptember 30, 2011
Date PostedJanuary 20, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on November 27, 2012
Recall NumberZ-0820-2012
Recall Event ID 60788
Product Classification Esophagoscope (flexible or rigid) - Product Code EOX
ProductEE- Series Video Naso Pharyngo Laryngo Scope, VNL-1570STK. Intended to provide optical visualization (via a video monitor) of the Upper Airway.
Code Information VNL-1570STK G110140
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Pentax Medical Company
3 Paragon Dr
Montvale NJ 07645-1782
For Additional Information ContactMr. Paul Silva
201-571-2300
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		The wrong silicone sealant was used and excess sealant was neglected to be removed during repair of the bronchoscope.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Employee error
ActionPentax sent an "Urgent: Device Recall - Stop Use Immediately" letter/return response form to their customers on 9/30/2011. The letter identified the affected product and asked customers to immediately discontinue the use of their endoscope(s). Customers were to contact PENTAX at 1-800-736-8293 to schedule the return of the affected product(s). The reason for the recall was also explained, and the letter stated that there will be no charge for shipping, evaluation, or repair of the products. Customers can request loaner instruments, if necessary.
Quantity in Commerceone unit
DistributionNationwide Distribution.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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