510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope (EG27-i20c); PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope (EC34-i20cL)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Pentax of America, Inc. · FDS Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Cleared on Dec 6, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K131902 (Pentax Medical Company, 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 220-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1993. 3 of the 31 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Dec 6, 2024
- Review
- 220 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FDS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K931154 (1993). 30 ancestors in all, the oldest K843084 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 31 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131855 Pentax Video Colonoscopes (EC Family)Pentax Medical Company · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK241213 PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope (EG27-i20c); PENTAX Medical…Pentax of America, Inc. · 2024
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- Root · 9 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 8 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK013591 Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary…Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001
- 5 generations backK021073 Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus America, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK031648 Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 3 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131855 Pentax Video Colonoscopes (EC Family)Pentax Medical Company · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK241213 PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope (EG27-i20c); PENTAX Medical…Pentax of America, Inc. · 2024
Class I recalls in this family
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K931154 | Evis 200 System | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −8 | K963033 | BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | 6 |
| −7 | K981543 | Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and… | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | 5 |
| −6 | K013591 | Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary Equipment | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −5 | K021073 | Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus America, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K031648 | Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K061313 | Evis Exera 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2006 | Class I |
| −2 | K100584 | Evis Exeraii 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2010 | 9 |
| −1 | K131855 | Pentax Video Colonoscopes (EC Family) | Pentax Medical Company | 2014 | 6 |
| 0 (this device) | K241213 | PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope (EG27-i20c); PENTAX Medical Video… | Pentax of America, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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.
3 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 FDS device
- #1 K251708 EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy Systemscore 16.4 · 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K131902 | Pentax Video Upper G.I. Scopes (EG Family)Summary page 6…PENTAX Video Upper PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope G.I. SCOPE EG27-i10 Upper GI Scope EG27-i20c (K131902) EG29-i20c (K231249) PENTAX Medical Video PENTAX Video PENTAX Medical Video… | 2014 |
| * | K131855 | Pentax Video Colonoscopes (EC Family)Summary page 6…X Video PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope EC34-i20cL Colonoscope EC34-i10L Colonoscope EC38-i20cL (K131855) (K231249) 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION PETNAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope EG27-i20c The PENTAX Medical Vide… | 2014 |
| † | K231249 | PENTAX Medical Video Processor EPK-i8020c, PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope… | 2023 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 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 · 3 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 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
- K912120Urf-P2 Ureterorenofiberscope/CholedochofiberscopeOlympus Corp. · 1991 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1991 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 31 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.1 years on median.
- 18 of the 30 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K131902.
How does its category compare?
All FDS devicesFDS Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FDS
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FDS
211in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FDS
2in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FDS
18,905in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FDS, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 45 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 36 |
| 2012 | 3 | 181 | 0 | 35 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 23 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 29 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 1 | 108 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 178 |
| 2018 | 6 | 167 | 0 | 304 |
| 2019 | 5 | 175 | 0 | 1,376 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 2 | 601 |
| 2021 | 5 | 78 | 0 | 1,755 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 6,216 |
| 2023 | 3 | 133 | 0 | 9,874 |
| 2024 | 5 | 220 | 2 | 9,258 |
| 2025 | 8 | 211 | 0 | 18,905 |
| 2026 | 7 | 164 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The PENTAX Medical Video Upper Gl Scope EG27-i20c is intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the upper gastrointestinal tract. This anatomy includes the organs; tissues; and subsystems: esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This endoscope is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for the procedure are observed in patient populations with greater than 20 kg of body weight. The…
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The PENTAX Medical Video Upper Gl Scope EG27-i20c is intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the upper gastrointestinal tract. This anatomy includes the organs; tissues; and subsystems: esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
This endoscope is introduced via the mouth when indications consistent with the need for the procedure are observed in patient populations with greater than 20 kg of body weight.
The PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope EC34-i20cL is intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the lower gastrointestinal tract. This anatomy includes the organs, tissues, and subsystems: Large Bowel to the cecum, terminal ileum of the small bowel.
This endoscope is introduced via the rectum, as decided by the physician, when indications consistent with the need for the procedure are observed in patient populations with greater than 5kg of body weight.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K241213 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K241213: PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scope (EG27-i20c); PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscope (EC34-i20cL).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K241213
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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