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Pentax Medical Company

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26 recalls on record · Latest: Aug 3, 2016

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Federal filing book Pentax Medical Company MID-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#629 of 14,151 · 26 notices · 0.025% archive

  • BOOK 26 notices
  • RANK #629 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.025% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Devices (26)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Aug 3, 2016
  • PHOTO Allergan PLC

Nearest notice-volume peer: Allergan PLC (0 notice gap)

Pentax Medical Company accounts for about 0.025% of the 104,423-notice archive on 26 distinct filings — a mid share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

How Pentax Medical Company compares to 14,151 recalling firms

Pentax Medical Company ranks 629th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Pentax Medical Company vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

26 629th of 14151 higher than 13,511 of 14,151 firms

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-15

Pentax Medical Company in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Pentax Medical Company holds about 0.025% of archive notices alongside 26 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Signmoidoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Sigmoid Colon. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Colonoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Ultrasound Gastroscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic Visualization of, and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract including but not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Bowel and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced via per orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Gastroscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Duodenoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, and Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or rectum as decided by the the anatomy being accessed when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Confocal GI Scope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, and Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or rectum as decided by the the anatomy being accessed when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Airway and Bronchial Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Trachea and Bronchial Tree. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Colonoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Intubation Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, and use to facilitate routine or difficult tracheal intubations of the Upper Airway. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Larynx and Trachea. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Small Bowel Scope Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Laryngo Stroboscope Product Usage Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway and Vocal Folds. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Larynx, Pharynx and Vocal Cords. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Large Bowel to the Sigmoid Colon. The instrument is introduced via the rectum when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Tract including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree (including access beyond the stem), and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ultrasound Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Upper Gastrointestinal Track including but not restricted to organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Bowel and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Esophagoscope Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ureteroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Urinary Track. This anatomy includes but is not restricted to the organs, tissues and subsystems: Urethra, Bladder and Renal Pelvis. The instrument is introduced via the urethra when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Cystoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Urinary Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Urethra to the Bladder. The instrument is introduced via the urethra when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Choledocho-Nephroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Abdominal Cavity. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Biliary tree with access to the Common bile Duct, Hepatic Duct, Cystic Duct, Kidney, Renal Cavity and Renal Calyces. The instrument is introduced via percutaneous cut when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Confocal GI Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of an therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum, and Large Bowel to the Cecum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or rectum as decided by the anatomy being accessed when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Choledochoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Biliary Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Common Bile, Hepatic, Cystic and Pancreatic Ducts. The instrument is introduced via the working channel of a Duodenoscope positioned for access to the Common bile Duct when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. The instrument is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Ear, Nasal Passage and Trachea. The instrument is introduced via the mouth or the nose, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 8, 2016

Video Duodenoscope
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

PENTAX Upper/Lower G.I. Endoscope OF-B130 and OF-B194 Gas/Water Feeding Valve
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

EG-3630U Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3830UT Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3870UTK Ultrasound Video Gastroscope FG-36UX Ultrasound Fiber Gastroscope Used to provide optical and sonographic visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.
FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2013

PENTAX Endoscopic Accessories. OF-B194. Made in Japan. PENTAX Upper/Lower G.I. Endoscopes are provided with Air/Water Valve. As an alternative, the optionally available Gas/Water Valve may be used in place of the standard Air/Water Valve to deliver a non-explosive gas for insufflation.

Pentax Medical Company holds a measurable archive slice

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Pentax Medical Company? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 26 distinct federal recall events naming Pentax Medical Company, aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Pentax Medical Company sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Pentax Medical Company ranks #629 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (95th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Pentax Medical Company's notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 26 of this firm's 26 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Pentax Medical Company's filing book? ▼
Filings for Pentax Medical Company span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Pentax Medical Company: 26 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Pentax Medical Company; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026