International safety notice

We have discovered that unintended fibers may appear on the surface of some of these products. Therefore, we decided to carry out a voluntary recall.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Aug 2, 2021

Key facts

Title We have discovered that unintended fibers may appear on the surface of some of these products. Therefore, we decided to carry out a voluntary recall.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common name: (1)(2) Single-use endoscopic non-active treatment device for natural opening Brand name: (1) PENTAX Medical endoscopic biopsy forceps VDK-FB (2)PENTAX Medical endoscope holding forceps VDK-FG
Manufacturer HOYA Co., Ltd.
Models FG20032201, FB20061908, FB19121808, FG20010201, VDK-FG-18-70-A4P, FB19122412, VDK-FB-18-105-O-P-B1P, VDK-FB-18-105-O-P-A1P, FB20032901
Date Aug 2, 2021
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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