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FDA (Devices) recall action 96164

Pentax of America Inc recalled 3 products on 2025-03-05

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Products
3
Announced
2025-03-05
Critical
0
Units
384

Why these products were recalled

During endoscopic procedures using a combination of the video processor EPK-i8020c and the i20c series video endoscope, the observed image can become reddish or dark (1.8%). Users have observed smoke-like steam and noted that the light guide at the tip is hot during use / after the endoscope is removed from the patient, and may cause thermal injury to the patient's mucous membranes.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2025-03-05

    Pentax EPK-i8020c Video Processor Recalled for Thermal Burn Risk

    Pentax EPK-i8020c video processors can overheat during endoscopic procedures, creating a risk of thermal burns to patient tissues. The light guide tip becomes hot and may cause injury to mucous membranes.

    Product
    Pentax Medical Video Processor- Intended to be used with PENTAX Medical endoscopes, monitors and other peripheral devices for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observation. Model: EPK-i8020c
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2025-03-05

    PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Endoscope Thermal Burn Risk Recall

    Pentax of America is recalling 138 PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scopes due to a thermal injury risk. The light guide tip can become excessively hot during endoscopic procedures, potentially burning patient tissue.

    Product
    PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope-Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to the lower gastrointestinal tract Model: EG29-i20c
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2025-03-05

    Video Colonoscope May Cause Thermal Burns to Tissue During Use

    The PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope (Model EC38-i20cL) can develop excessive heat at the tip during procedures, potentially causing thermal burns to patient tissue. Users reported dark images and steam-like smoke from the device.

    Product
    PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope- Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to the lower gastrointestinal tract Model: EC38-i20cL
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    0 states