The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2016·Announced 2016-08-03

Pentax Medical Video Processor Recalled for Uncleared Water Bottle Assembly

Pentax Medical is recalling the EPK-i5010 Video Processor because it was shipped with a water bottle assembly not cleared for use in the United States.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a regulatory compliance issue (uncleared component) rather than a direct physical defect causing injury, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk or precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Pentax Medical Company is recalling the Pentax Medical Video Processor EPK-i5010. The recall is due to the device being shipped with a reusable Pentax Medical water bottle assembly (OS-H4) that has not been cleared for use with this device in the United States.

The recall affects 12,412 units distributed nationwide in the United States. The source text does not specify the exact distribution dates or specific facilities affected.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected water bottle assembly with the EPK-i5010 Video Processor. Users should contact Pentax Medical Company for further instructions on the recall and replacement or repair options.

The recalled product

Product
Colonoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via
Affected units
12,412

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • EC-3430L
  • EC-3430LK
  • EC-3470LK
  • EC-380LKP
  • EC-3830LK
  • EC-3830LZ
  • EC-3831L
  • EC-3832L
  • EC-3832LK
  • EC-3870LK
  • EC-3870LZK
  • EC-3872LK
  • EC-3830TLK
  • EC-3832TL
  • EC-3870TLK
  • EC-3872TLK
  • EC-3440L
  • EC-3840L
  • EC-2990LI
  • EC-3490LI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Pentax Medical Company under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →