Today the FDA issued the Safety Communication, “PENTAX Validates Reprocessing Instructions for ED-3490TK Video Duodenoscopes” to notify health care professionals that Pentax issued revised, validated manual reprocessing instructions for the ED-3490TK Video Duodenoscope to replace those provided in the original device labeling. The Safety Communication recommends facilities using Pentax’s ED-3490TK Video Duodenoscope train staff on the new instructions and implement them as soon as possible. |