PENTAX EG29-i10 (UDI 04961333248315)Recalls & reported problems
Hoya Corporation · PENTAX VIDEO UPPER G.I.SCOPE EG29-i10 (Made in Malaysia) · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Pentax upper GI scope has 129 adverse event reports on record, with no deaths and 4 injuries. The reports mostly describe fluid leaks, video image failures, and parts coming loose or tearing, and some mention blocked channels. Most say no clinical signs were reported. There are no recalls naming this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 125
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 125 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04961333248315), received between Jul 1, 2021 and Jun 18, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 121 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (21 reports).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K131902); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak21
- Detachment of Device or Device Component18
- No Display/Image15
- Optical Obstruction14
- Erratic or Intermittent Display12
- Material Split, Cut or Torn12
- Break5
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions122
- Insufficient Information3
- Laceration(s)2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 125 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. AIR/WATER NOZZLE PEELED OFF (BLACK GLUE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25542261 ↗MalfunctionMay 25, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25267460 ↗MalfunctionMay 25, 2026Optical Obstruction
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(CLOUDY).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25267456 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25225903 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Optical Obstruction
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(SHADOW IN IMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25197192 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25120210 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2026Optical Obstruction
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(CLOUDY).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24961737 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Optical Obstruction
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (SHADOW IN IMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24796567 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24672144 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026No Display/Image
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (BLACKOUT ).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24636025 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Optical Obstruction
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (SHADOW IN IMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24602380 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24398113 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24398080 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Optical Obstruction
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (CLOUDY).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24341831 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. AIR/WATER NOZZLE PEELED OFF (BLACK GLUE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24219036 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE(FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24158363 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026No Display/Image
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (BLACKOUT).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23954473 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026No Display/Image
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE BLACKOUT).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23954470 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23753248 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23724274 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. AIR/WATER NOZZLE PEELED OFF (BLACK GLUE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23712523 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE (FLUID DAMAGE).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23641050 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. AIR/WATER NOZZLE MISSING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23433603 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23388285 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display
THE TIME OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM. VIDEO IMAGE FAILURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23388282 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K131902. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0318-2017 · Aug 15, 2016 · TerminatedPentax Video Gastroscope is intended to be used with a Pentax video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy Device such as a Biopsy Forcep
- Z-2071-2016 · Apr 6, 2016 · TerminatedGastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, ti
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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