The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0615-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

Pentax Video Cystoscopes Recalled for Lack of FDA Clearance

Pentax of America Inc is recalling 24 Video Cystoscopes because they lack required FDA premarket notification clearance.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity score when no specific physical injury or illness is reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pentax of America Inc is recalling 24 units of Video Cystoscope models ECY-1570 and ECY-1570K. The recall was initiated because the devices lack 510(k) premarket notification clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The affected devices were distributed in eight states (CA, IL, MD, MI, ND, NH, NY, SD) and Guam. Specific serial numbers for the recalled units are listed in the agency's recall record.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using these devices and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Video Cystoscope models ECY-1570 and ECY-1570K
Affected units
24

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states: