Model Number EPK-I7010-US |
Device Problem
Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/01/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If additional information becomes available, a supplemental report will be filed with the new information.
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Event Description
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Pentax medical became aware of a report for an event which occurred in the usa stating, "lamp issue is intermittent/making clicking noises" involving pentax model epk-i7010-us/serial (b)(4).No further information was provided.Pentax has made a good faith effort attempt to collect additional information from the facility.No further information has been received to date.The device was returned to pentax.Pentax service inspectional findings included: lamp power supply unit lamp not igniting, scope connector handle loose, lamp not igniting.Repairs were performed on the device which included replacement of the following components: lamp power supply-u w/bush type-d.The device was shipped back to the facility.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: we have replaced the parts, but have not been able to identify the cause.The presumed cause is that the lamp does not light due to failure or deterioration, and the igniter sends voltage multiple times to light it.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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