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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Pentax Medical C2 CryoBalloon Standard Focal Catheter, Model FG 1028, Sterile, RX. Product Usage: The C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is intended to be used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic application and the ablation of dysplastic Barrett s Esophagus. The system includes the following components: (1) CryoBalloon Catheter connects to the Controller, which controls the operation of the Catheter such as diffuser (sprayer) positioning and ablation (nitrous oxide release); (2) CryoBalloon Controller contains the cartridge heater and cryogen delivery valve, which is controlled with the foot pedal; (3) Foot Pedal; and (4) CryoBalloon Cartridge containing 36 grams of nitrous oxide.

Z-1325-2019

December 03, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
PENTAX of America Inc
Event
Event 82274
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
157 devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1325-2019

Official wording

Reason: Incorrect default dose and dose increments may be transmitted to the controller if the catheter RFID tag is not correct or is not being correctly or completely readable by the controller.

Code information: Lot/Serial numbers: 06152018-02, 06252018-03, 07062018-01, 07232018-02, 08102018-01, 08172018-06, 08292018-04, and 9172018-01.

Distribution pattern: Distribution was made to CA, DC, FL, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Incorrect default dose and dose increments may be transmitted to the controller if the catheter RFID tag is not correct or is not being correctly or completely readable by the controller.