Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

PENTAX OS-H5 water bottle assembly recalled for labeling gap

Pentax of America is recalling the PENTAX Medical water bottle assembly, Model OS-H5, used with ultrasound endoscopes. The company added warnings to the instructions for use to make sure the assembly contains deaerated sterile water before and during procedures. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check whether your water bottle assembly is Model OS-H5 with a UDI-DI listed in the notice.
  2. Follow the updated instructions to confirm deaerated sterile water is in the assembly before and during procedures.
  3. Contact Pentax of America for next steps, since the notice does not list a specific remedy.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
PENTAX Medical Water bottle assembly. Model Number. OS-H5.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 5 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
2,972 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Paragon Dr, Montvale, New Jersey, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0310-2027

In the FDA's words

Description
PENTAX Medical Water bottle assembly. Model Number. OS-H5. Warnings added to the IFU for ultrasound endoscopes and water bottle assembly to ensure there is deaerated sterile water in the assembly prior to and during the procedure. Model No. OS-H5; UDI-DI: 04961333219940, 04961333247486, 04961333251032, 04961333251049; All Serial Numbers. Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide and International distribution - Pending. Affected quantity: 2,972 units
Hazard
Warnings added to the IFU for ultrasound endoscopes and water bottle assembly to ensure there is deaerated sterile water in the assembly prior to and during the procedure.

5 products in this recall

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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