Pentax of America Inc: Device Recall

Recall #Z-2329-2025 · 07/16/2025

Class II: Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number
Z-2329-2025
Classification
Class II
Product Type
Device
Recalling Firm
Pentax of America Inc
Status
Ongoing
Date Initiated
07/16/2025
Location
Montvale, NJ, United States
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
144 units

Reason for Recall

During endoscopic procedures using a combination of the video processor EPK-i8020c and i20c series video endoscope, the observed image can become reddish or dark. 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 membrane.

Product Description

Pentax Medical Video Processor; Model Number: EPK-i8020c;

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to states of: AZ, CA, DC, FL IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, TX, WA.

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