Pentax recalls certain gastroscopes made between April 2014 and May 2021 that lack a water jet channel, which could lead to improper cleaning and infection risks.
Updated Reprocessing Instruction For Use (rIFU): Impacted PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scopes (EG) and Video Colonoscopes (EC) families
Pentax is recalling specific gastroscopes produced from April 2014 to May 2021 that do not have a water jet channel. This design flaw may cause improper cleaning and increase infection risks during medical procedures.
Gastroscopes without a water jet channel may not clean properly during medical procedures. This can lead to inadequate removal of contaminants and increase the risk of infection for patients.
Medical professionals using Pentax gastroscopes made between April 2014 and May 2021 are likely affected. Patients undergoing procedures with these scopes face a small risk of infection due to improper cleaning.
Check for model numbers EG-2790i, EG-1690K, EG-2490K, EG-2790K, or EG27-i10 (no water jet channel) or EG-2990i, EG-2990K, EG-3490K, EG29-i10 (with water jet channel) produced between April 2014 and May 2021.
Identify the model number on the device to determine if it is in the recalled list.
Reach out to Pentax of America Inc for guidance on next steps if the device is recalled.
These gastroscopes lack a water jet channel, which can lead to improper cleaning and increase infection risks during medical procedures.
Gastroscopes with model numbers EG-2790i, EG-1690K, EG-2490K, EG-2790K, EG27-i10 (no water jet channel) or EG-2990i, EG-2990K, EG-3490K, EG29-i10 (with water jet channel) produced between April 2014 and May 2021.
Check the model number and contact Pentax of America Inc for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pentax to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2449-2021 — Pentax Pentax Hello, I own a Pentax that is covered by recall Z-2449-2021 from Pentax. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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