Digital and optical image enhancement, in one processor.
Everything a clinic or hospital needs to decide whether a pre-owned Pentax OPTIVISTA EPK-i7010, paired with i10 series HD+ endoscopes, is the right investment.
for most
GI units
Is a pre-owned Pentax EPK-i7010 worth it?
Yes, for clinics and hospitals that want advanced image enhancement without the investment of a new tower. The EPK-i7010 combines i-SCAN digital enhancement with OE Optical Enhancement, lets physicians switch between HD+ white light and five enhanced modes in real time, and records HD+ video without extra devices.
- i-SCAN + OE in one unit
- Twin Mode
- Built-in HD+ recording
- i10 HD+ scopes
- Typically below new-equipment cost
Three i-SCAN digital modes and two OE optical modes, on top of HD+ white light, switchable in real time.
Debuted at Digestive Disease Week
Video to USB, no extra recorder
Large instrument channel
Vizient Innovative Technology
What is the Pentax EPK-i7010?
The OPTIVISTA EPK-i7010 is an HD+ video processor from PENTAX Medical for gastrointestinal endoscopy. It was introduced as the first endoscopy video processor to combine digital enhancement (i-SCAN) and optical enhancement (OE) in a single unit.
PENTAX Medical launched it in May 2016, at Digestive Disease Week in the United States and in the European, Middle Eastern and African markets. In 2017, it received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, based on feedback from hospital experts. At Endoscopy Image, it is offered as a complete tower with the EG-29i10 video gastroscope and the EC-38i10L video colonoscope.
- Manufacturer
- PENTAX Medical
- Model
- OPTIVISTA EPK-i7010
- Type
- HD+ video processor
- Launched
- May 2016
- Enhancement
- 3 i-SCAN + 2 OE modes
- Recording
- HD+ video to USB
- Designed for
- i10 HD+ and MagniView scopes
What "pre-owned" means at Endoscopy Image. The Pentax systems we offer are pre-owned equipment, acquired through lawful secondary market channels and made available for resale. They are not new and are not sold by PENTAX Medical.
Before any purchase, ask our team about the configuration and included components of the unit you are considering.
Why is a pre-owned EPK-i7010 worth it? 7 reasons
Each reason starts with the practical benefit for your unit, based on PENTAX Medical's public product information.
-
01Imaging
Digital and optical enhancement in one processor
The EPK-i7010 offers two ways to enhance the image. i-SCAN is software-based processing that combines surface, contrast and tone enhancement to highlight mucosal texture and blood vessels. OE Optical Enhancement uses an optical filter that produces bandwidth-limited light, showing blood vessels, glandular ducts and the mucosal surface in higher contrast than white light.
HD+ WLBASE i-SCAN 1DIGITAL i-SCAN 2DIGITAL i-SCAN 3DIGITAL OE 1OPTICAL OE 2OPTICALWhy it mattersPhysicians get more ways to look at the same tissue during detection and characterization. -
02Workflow
Switch modes in real time
Physicians can move seamlessly between HD+ white light, two OE modes and three i-SCAN modes during the procedure, without stopping to reconfigure.
Why it mattersEnhanced imaging becomes part of the routine exam. -
03Teaching
Twin Mode shows both views side by side
Twin Mode displays the enhanced and the standard image at the same time. PENTAX Medical highlights it as a tool for teaching the interpretation of image-enhanced endoscopy.
Why it mattersEvery procedure can double as training for residents and new staff. -
04Documentation
Built-in HD+ recording
The processor records HD+ video directly to a USB storage device, with audio from an external microphone. No separate recorder or software is required.
Why it mattersSimpler documentation, case review and teaching material. -
05Capture
Sharper captures, simpler controls
Freeze scan automatically selects the sharpest image for the record, and the processor is operated through touch screen controls.
Why it mattersFewer blurred captures and cleaner reports. -
06System
A complete i10 HD+ tower
The EPK-i7010 was designed for Pentax i10 HD+ endoscopes. Our system pairs it with the EG-29i10 gastroscope and the EC-38i10L colonoscope, which has a large 3.8 mm instrument channel.
Why it mattersProcessor and scopes of the same generation, ready for diagnostic and therapeutic work. -
07Value
Proven technology at a pre-owned price
Recognized by Vizient in 2017 and in clinical use for years, the EPK-i7010 is typically acquired pre-owned for less than new equipment.
Why it mattersBudget left over for scopes, monitors, training or a second room.
How did the platform evolve?
The EPK-i7010 builds on the HD+ platform PENTAX Medical introduced in 2012. These milestones help explain why it is a mature, well-established system today.
- 2012
EPK-i7000 and i10 series. Released at UEG Week, bringing HD+ imaging, i-SCAN and Twin Mode.
- 2016
OPTIVISTA EPK-i7010. Launched with OE Optical Enhancement added to i-SCAN in one processor.
- 2017
Vizient recognition. The EPK-i7010 receives an Innovative Technology designation.
What comes in the EPK-i7010 tower?
The system we offer combines three core components, each with a clear role in your endoscopy room.
EPK-i7010
HD+ imaging with i-SCAN, OE, Twin Mode, freeze scan and built-in recording.
EG-29i10
Routine i10 series gastroscope for upper GI diagnosis and therapy, with water jet.
EC-38i10L
Routine HD+ colonoscope for lower GI work, with a 3.8 mm instrument channel.
Comparing the EPK-i7010 with other Pentax processors? Our Pentax video processor buying guide covers Imagina, the EPK-i5000 and the EPK-i7010. You can also browse more video gastroscopes and colonoscopy equipment.
Is it right for your facility?
The EPK-i7010 delivers the most value when enhanced imaging will be used every day.
Strong fit
- GI units doing screening, diagnostic and therapeutic work
- Teaching centers that benefit from Twin Mode
- Clinics already using Pentax i10 series scopes
Worth evaluating
- New endoscopy rooms that need a complete tower
- Clinics moving from an older Pentax processor
- Facilities that want built-in video documentation
Consider alternatives
- Low-volume diagnostic practices with tight budgets
- There, the EPKi-5010 system with the same i10 scopes may fit better
Compare every option in our catalog of pre-owned and refurbished endoscopy equipment.
How do you buy one with confidence?
A good purchase is mostly about confirming the right configuration before anything ships. Use this checklist when evaluating any pre-owned unit.
- List your equipmentWrite down the exact models of the processors, scopes and monitors you have and the procedures you perform most.
- Confirm compatibilityCheck each scope model against the manufacturer's compatibility information for the EPK-i7010.
- Ask what is includedRequest the configuration of the specific unit and a clear list of its components.
- Plan shippingEndoscopy Image ships worldwide from Miami and can assist with documentation for import compliance.
How can you get the most from it?
Confirm scope compatibility
If you already own Pentax endoscopes, confirm each exact model against the manufacturer's compatibility information before purchase.
Check your reprocessing setup
Confirm your endoscope reprocessor and cleaning protocols are validated for the scope models you will use.
Train the team on OE and i-SCAN
Enhanced imaging adds value only when physicians know when to switch modes. Twin Mode shortens the learning curve.
Plan your video workflow
Define where recorded HD+ videos will be stored and how they will be used for reports, case review or teaching.
If your facility also performs laparoscopic procedures, explore our pre-owned video surgery equipment from Stryker and Karl Storz.
See if a pre-owned EPK-i7010 fits your unit.
Talk to our specialists about the pre-owned EPK-i7010 and the options available for your facility.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the EPK-i7010, its imaging and buying it pre-owned.
Is a pre-owned Pentax EPK-i7010 worth it?
For most GI units that want advanced image enhancement, yes. The EPK-i7010 combines i-SCAN digital enhancement with OE Optical Enhancement, offers Twin Mode and built-in HD+ recording, and a pre-owned system is typically acquired at a lower cost than new equipment.
What is the difference between i-SCAN and OE on the EPK-i7010?
i-SCAN is software-based processing that combines surface, contrast and tone enhancement. OE Optical Enhancement uses an optical filter that limits the light bandwidth, increasing the contrast of blood vessels, glandular ducts and the mucosal surface compared with white light. The EPK-i7010 offers three i-SCAN modes and two OE modes.
Which endoscopes work with the EPK-i7010?
PENTAX Medical designed the EPK-i7010 to work with its i10 HD+ endoscopes and MagniView optical zoom endoscopes. Our system pairs it with the EG-29i10 gastroscope and the EC-38i10L colonoscope. If you own other Pentax scopes, confirm each model against the manufacturer's compatibility information before purchase.
Can the EPK-i7010 record procedures?
Yes. The EPK-i7010 records HD+ video directly to a USB storage device, with audio captured through an external microphone, so no separate recording device or software is needed.
Is Endoscopy Image affiliated with PENTAX Medical?
No. Endoscopy Image is an independent supplier of pre-owned and refurbished medical equipment. The Pentax systems we offer are pre-owned, acquired through lawful secondary market channels, and are not new or sold by PENTAX Medical.
Do you ship pre-owned Pentax systems internationally?
Yes. Endoscopy Image ships worldwide from Miami, Florida, serving clinics and hospitals in North America, Latin America, Brazil and India, and can assist with documentation for import compliance.
- PENTAX Medical launches OPTIVISTA EPK-i7010 Video Processor (PR Newswire, May 2016)
- Vizient Innovative Technology designation for the OPTIVISTA EPK-i7010 (PR Newswire, Nov 2017)
- PENTAX Medical to release EPK-i7000 video processor and i10 series endoscopes (News-Medical, Oct 2012)
PENTAX, OPTIVISTA, i-SCAN and MagniView are trademarks or registered trademarks of HOYA Corporation, PENTAX Medical or their affiliates. Endoscopy Image (Are Medical LLC) is an independent supplier of pre-owned and refurbished medical equipment and is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by or endorsed by PENTAX Medical. Product names are used for identification purposes only. Technical descriptions are based on publicly available manufacturer information; specifications, configuration and compatibility must be confirmed for each unit before purchase.