FDA Device recall Z-2076-2016
Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-07-06
On 2016-07-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary… 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-2076-2016 |
| 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
Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Tract including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree (including access beyond the stem), and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement 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 #EB-1970UK |
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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-2076-2016%22
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