FDA Device recall Z-2073-2016
Laryngo Stroboscope Product Usage Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway and Vocal Folds
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-07-06
On 2016-07-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Laryngo Stroboscope Product Usage Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway and Vocal Folds by Pentax Medical, citing 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.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2073-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-04-06 |
| Published | 2016-07-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Pentax Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Laryngo Stroboscope Product Usage Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway and Vocal Folds. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Larynx, Pharynx and Vocal Cords. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model #VNL-1570STK |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2073-2016%22
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