FDA Device recall Z-2075-2016
Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-07-06
On 2016-07-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract 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-2075-2016 |
| 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
Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Sigmoid Colon. The instrument is introduced via the rectum 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 #'s FS-34V, ES-3831, ES-3870K and ES-3840 |
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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-2075-2016%22
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