Pentax Medical Company: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2073-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 6, 2016

Date Posted: July 6, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2073-2016

Event ID: 73894

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 206 units

Code Information:

Model #VNL-1570STK

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nation Wide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Denmark, Guam

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated