Recall Register

Pentax of America Inc: FDA recalls

FDA enforcement reports name Pentax of America Inc as the recalling firm in 20 events. The events have 33 product records. The recalls started from 2011 to 2025. All the events are device recalls.

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Enforcement events

20 events, newest first.

FDA enforcement events of Pentax of America Inc
InitiatedProduct (first record)TypeClassRecordsStatus
16 Jul 2025Pentax Medical Video Processor; Model Number: EPK-i8020c;DeviceClass II1Ongoing
29 Jan 2025PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope- Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to the lower gastrointestinal tract Model: EC38-i20cLDeviceClass II3Ongoing
14 Jul 2021Colonoscope Family # 1-Pentax Video Colonoscopes (EC Family) with One Instrument Channel and a Water Jet Channel Models: EC-2990Li, EC-3490Li, EC-3890Li, EC-3490TLi, EC-3490LK, EC-3890LK, EC3890LZi, EC34-i10L, EC38-i10L; Colonoscope Family # 2-Pentax Video Colonoscopes with Two Instrument Channels and a Water Jet…DeviceClass II2Ongoing
21 Apr 2021Pentax Medical Video Duodenoscope - Product Usage: intended to be used with endoscopic devices and other ancillary equipment to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, Biliary Tract via the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, Model Number: ED34-i10T2.DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 Sep 20209372HD Digital Capture (ver. 1.1.0 + w/ 9263 endoPortal),DeviceClass II2Terminated
3 Jan 2020Pentax Video Colonoscope Model: EC34-i10LDeviceClass II2Terminated
3 Dec 2018C2 CryoBalloon Controller, REF: FG-1017, with Controller Software v1.18.258 The C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is intended to be used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic application and the ablation of dysplastic Barrett s Esophagus.DeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Dec 2018Pentax Medical C2 CryoBalloon Standard Focal Catheter, Model FG 1028, Sterile, RX. Product Usage: The C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is intended to be used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic application and the ablation of dysplastic Barrett s Esophagus. The system…DeviceClass II3Terminated
30 Mar 2018C2 CryoBalloon Focal Catheter, REF FG-1009. C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.DeviceClass II1Terminated
13 Feb 2018Pentax Video Duodenoscope Model: ED-3490TK (UDI of design being recalled: 04961333232420) These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the biliary tract via the upper GI tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues;…DeviceClass II1Terminated
13 Jul 2017Video Cystoscope models ECY-1570 and ECY-1570KDeviceClass II1Terminated
23 May 2017Ultrasound Video Gastroscope, Model EG-3670URK, The product is intended to be used in combination with the ultrasound scanning unit made by Hitachi Medical Corporation, and the PENTAX Medical video processor to provide images for observation, diagnosis, imaging, or therapy of the upper gastrointestinal tract from…DeviceClass II2Terminated
13 Apr 20177245C, 7245C/E, 7245D Computer Digital Video System Product Usage: The 7245C, 7245C/E and 7245D are used to electronically record, display, transfer, and store digital video data of behavior related to swallowing in the pharyngeal area for medical and pedagogical applications.DeviceClass II4Terminated
17 Jan 2017Video Duodenoscope These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the biliary tract via the upper GI tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: esophagus, stomach, duodenum, common bile, hepatic and…DeviceClass II1Terminated
12 Dec 2016Rigid Laryngostroboscopes The Rigid Laryngostroboscopes, Models 9106 and 9108 are intended to observe glottic action with the use of a stroboscopic light source. The instrument is inserted per-orally when indications consistent with the need for observation are observed.DeviceClass II1Terminated
15 Aug 2016Pentax Video Colonoscope is intended to be used with a PENTAX video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, Monitor, EndoTherapy Device such as a Biopsy Forceps, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the lower digestive tract including the anus, rectum, sigmoid…DeviceClass II1Terminated
15 Aug 2016Pentax Video Gastroscope is intended to be used with a Pentax video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy Device such as a Biopsy Forceps, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach…DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 May 2016Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope The EB-1970UK, Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope, is intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of, and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Track including but not restricted to organs, tissues, and subsystem: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial…DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 May 2016Pentax Video Bronchoscope Designed to be used with a Pentax Video Processor (including light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2011Video BronchoscopeDeviceClass II3Terminated

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Type and class

Pentax of America Inc: events for each product type
TypeEvents
Device20
Pentax of America Inc: events in each class
ClassEvents
Class II20
Share of the events of the firm in Class I
0%
Share of all events on the register in Class I
18%
Events with the status Ongoing
3

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Events by year

FDA enforcement events of Pentax of America Inc, by the year that the recall started. The largest year is 2016, with 5 events.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. Pentax of America Inc: FDA recalls. https://recallregister.com/firm/pentax-of-america-inc/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .

Sources

Source
openFDA enforcement reports
Licence
CC0 1.0
Export date
28 Sep 2026
State of the firm address
NJ, CA

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Questions

Which classes do the FDA recalls of Pentax of America Inc have?
Class II: 20 events. The class is for the product of a recall. It is not a class of the firm.
What is the newest FDA recall of Pentax of America Inc?
FDA event 97073, which the firm started on 16 Jul 2025. The first product in the record is: Pentax Medical Video Processor; Model Number: EPK-i8020c;
How many FDA recalls of Pentax of America Inc have the status Ongoing?
3 events have the status Ongoing in the openFDA file. openFDA says about the status: FDA does not update the status of a recall after the recall has been classified according to its level of hazard. As such, the status of a recall (open, completed, or terminated) will remain unchanged after published in the Enforcement Reports.