Video Colonoscope May Cause Thermal Burns to Tissue During Use
The PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope (Model EC38-i20cL) can develop excessive heat at the tip during procedures, potentially causing thermal burns to patient tissue. Users reported dark images and steam-like smoke from the device.
- Product
- PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope- Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to the lower gastrointestinal tract Model: EC38-i20cL
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide