510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Pentax Medical · EOB Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Cleared on Apr 5, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K162151 (Pentax of America, Inc., 2017) after a 261-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1993. 2 of the 26 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 5, 2018
- Review
- 261 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EOB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K931154 (1993). 22 ancestors in all, the oldest K850978 (1985). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 2 of the 26 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 8 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 7 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK013591 Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary…Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001
- 4 generations backK021073 Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus America, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK031648 Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 1 generation backK162151 PENTAX Medical ENT Video Imaging SystemPentax of America, Inc. · 2017
- This deviceK172156 PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging SystemPentax Medical · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK182846 PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging SystemPentax of America, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK220465 PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Imaging System with Camera Head PVK-J10…Pentax of America, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK243380 Visera S Video System Center Olympus Otv-S500 (Olympus Otv-S500)Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K182846PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging SystemPentax of America, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly2descendants
- K220465PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Imaging System with Camera Head PVK-J10, PENTAX Medical ENT…Pentax of America, Inc. · 2022 · cites it directly1descendant
- K243380Visera S Video System Center Olympus Otv-S500 (Olympus Otv-S500)Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K931154 | Evis 200 System | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −7 | K963033 | BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | 6 |
| −6 | K981543 | Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and… | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | 5 |
| −5 | K013591 | Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary Equipment | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K021073 | Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus America, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K031648 | Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K061313 | Evis Exera 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2006 | Class I |
| −1 | K162151 | PENTAX Medical ENT Video Imaging System | Pentax of America, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172156 | PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging System | Pentax Medical | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K182846 | PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging System | Pentax of America, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K220465 | PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Imaging System with Camera Head PVK-J10, PENTAX… | Pentax of America, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K243380 | Visera S Video System Center Olympus Otv-S500 (Olympus Otv-S500) | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
2 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new EOB device
- #1 K253184 Video Rhinolaryngoscope System (Disposable…score 14.4 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K162151 | PENTAX Medical ENT Video Imaging SystemSummary page 5…edicate Device PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging PENTAX Medical ENT Video Imaging System - PENTAX Medical Video Naso- System (K162151) - PENTAX Medical Pharyngo-Laryngoscope VNL8-J10, VNL11- Video-Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope VNL- J10, and VNL… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K061313Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · 2 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 16 Class I recalls
- K023984Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40 Series, BF-240 Series, and BF-160 SeriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 25 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 12 of the 22 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K182846 (Pentax of America, Inc., 2019) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K162151.
How does its category compare?
All EOB devicesEOB Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EOB
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EOB
192in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EOB
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EOB
1,338in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EOB, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 209 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 | 282 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 115 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 6 | 216 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 6 | 230 | 0 | 23 |
| 2019 | 8 | 149 | 0 | 51 |
| 2020 | 3 | 175 | 0 | 47 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 345 |
| 2022 | 6 | 178 | 1 | 1,158 |
| 2023 | 3 | 107 | 1 | 1,352 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,498 |
| 2025 | 3 | 192 | 0 | 1,338 |
| 2026 | 5 | 180 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging System consists of PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000, PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope VNL-J10 Series, and other ancillary equipment. 1. PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000 The PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000 is intended to be used with the PENTAX VNL8-J10, VNL11-J10, and VNL15-J10 endoscopes, light sources (including strobe), video monitors and other ancillary equipment for ENT…
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PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging System consists of PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000, PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope VNL-J10 Series, and other ancillary equipment.
1. PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000
The PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000 is intended to be used with the PENTAX VNL8-J10, VNL11-J10, and VNL15-J10 endoscopes, light sources (including strobe), video monitors and other ancillary equipment for ENT endoscopic observation and nasopharyngo-laryngoscopic (ENT) diagnosis, treatment and video observation.
The PENTAX Medical VIDEO PROCESSOR EPK-3000 includes PENTAX i-Scan™, a digital, post-processing imaging enhancement technology. i-Scan is intended to be used as an optional adjunct following traditional white light endoscopy and is not intended to replace histopathological sampling.
2. PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope VNL-J10 Series
The PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope VNL-J10 Series (VNL8-J10, VNL11-J10, and VNL15-J10) are intended to be used with a PENTAX EPK-3000 Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endoscopic device and other ancillary equipment for optical visualization (via a video monitor) of, and, for VNL15-J10 only, therapeutic access to, nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal and the upper airway anatomy.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172156 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172156: PENTAX Medical EPK-3000 Video Imaging System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172156
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026