medical Class II Updated 2025-03-05

Pentax of America Inc recalls PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope- Intended to provide optic

Recalled 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

Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
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