Drugs & medicalClass II

Pentax of America Inc recalls Pentax Medical Video Processor- Intended to be used with PENTAX Medical endoscopes, monitors and other peripheral devices for endoscopic…

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…

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Date
2025-03-05
Country
United States
Brand
Pentax
Product
Pentax Medical Video Processor- Intended to be used with PENTAX Medical endoscopes, monitors and other peripheral devices for endoscopic…
Classification
Class II
Units
Nationwide
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

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