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Recall Z-2329-2025 — Pentax Medical Video Processor; Model Number: EPK-i8020c;

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2025-07-16 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-2329-2025
Date of alert
2025-07-16
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Pentax of America Inc
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
04961333247974
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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