--- title: "Pentax of America Inc Recalls: Agency-Reported Status and History (Oct 1, 2026) | Is It on Recall" description: "Search Pentax of America Inc recall records, lots, firms and dates. Reported status can be incomplete; use the linked agency notice for current instructions." url: https://isitonrecall.com/brand/pentax-of-america-inc/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Home](https://isitonrecall.com/) / Brand archive # Pentax of America Inc recall records **4** reported ongoing 4 records in this archive. Latest source date Jul 16, 2025. FDA enforcement status can lag behind the recall lifecycle. An empty search or a reported termination is not a personal product-safety determination. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## Records and reported status Jul 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Pentax Medical Video Processor; Model Number: EPK-i8020c;](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-2329-2025-pentax-medical-video-processor-model-number-epk-i8020c/) 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 u... Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: 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. [Official source for Pentax Medical Video Processor; Model Number: EPK-i8020c;](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-2329-2025%22) Jan 29, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [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](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1236-2025-pentax-medical-video-colonoscope-intended-to-provide-optical-visualization-of-via-a-video-monitor-an/) 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 h... Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: Nationwide [Official source for PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope- Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monit...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1236-2025%22) Jan 29, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope-Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to the lower gastrointestinal tract Model: EG29-i20c](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1237-2025-pentax-medical-video-upper-gi-scope-intended-to-provide-optical-visualization-of-via-a-video-monitor/) 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 h... Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: Nationwide [Official source for PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope-Intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video mon...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1237-2025%22) Jan 29, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Pentax Medical Video Processor- Intended to be used with PENTAX Medical endoscopes, monitors and other peripheral devices for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observat...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1238-2025-pentax-medical-video-processor-intended-to-be-used-with-pentax-medical-endoscopes-monitors-and-other/) 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 h... Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: Nationwide [Official source for Pentax Medical Video Processor- Intended to be used with PENTAX Medical endoscopes, monitors and ...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1238-2025%22) ## Reasons in these listed records - 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 endos... - 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 / afte... These examples come from this result page and are not a ranking of every recall reason. ## Checking Pentax of America Inc ### Is there a recall on pentax of america inc right now? This archive contains 4 records, including 4 with agency-reported ongoing status. The status field can be incomplete or stale. Open the current official notice and match your exact product. ### How do I check my package or product? Compare the product, firm and lot, date, model or serial identifiers with the notice. [Use the label-check guide](https://isitonrecall.com/guides/read-lot-codes/) if you need help locating an identifier. ### Does a matching name mean every item is included? A name is a search match. The agency notice sets the affected products and identifiers. Do not assume that every item with the same name or brand belongs to the recall. ### What if the search finds no matching record? This search has source and keyword limits. 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