K-numberK251256
Device namePENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scopes (EG Family) (EG Family); PENTAX Medical Video Colonoscopes (EC Family) (EC Family)
ApplicantPentax of America, Inc.
Product codeFDS
Device classClass II
Decision dateDec 16, 2025
DecisionSubstantially Equivalent
Regulation876.1500
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Intended use

PENTAX Medical Video Upper GI Scopes (EG Family) and Video Colonoscopes (EC Family) are flexible endoscopes used with a video processor, light source, and ancillary equipment to visualize and perform endoscopic surgery in the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, duodenum) and lower digestive tract (anus, rectum, colon, ileocecal valve), respectively.

Technological characteristics

The subject devices are identical to predicate devices in fundamental technology, operating principles, intended use, and design (insertion portion, control body, fiberoptic illumination). Changes are limited to labeling updates, reprocessing procedure modifications, mechanical modifications for IEC 60601-1-2 compliance, and patient-contact material changes with no impact on overall performance or functionality.

Test standards cited

IEC 60601-1-2:2014 + A1:2020; IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012 + A2:2020; IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + A1:2013 + A2:2020; IEC 60601-2-18:2009; AAMI ST98:2022; FDA 2015 Reprocessing Guidance; FDA 2016 Human Factors guidance.

Substantial equivalence argument

The subject devices are substantially equivalent because they have identical intended use, indications for use, and technological characteristics to predicate devices K131902 and K131855. Minor changes (labeling, reprocessing procedures, mechanical modifications for EMC compliance, and material substitutions) have been validated through performance testing with no safety or effectiveness concerns, and do not impact device functionality or intended use.

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