The twists and turns of our journey in endoscopy
PENTAX Medical, a part of the HOYA Group, supports clinicians with endoscopic solutions designed for everyday clinical practice.
Established in Japan in 1919, PENTAX Medical is today a globally diversified company with R&D, manufacturing and service operations across Japan, Europe and the United States.
PENTAX Medical Parent Company HOYA
As part of the HOYA Group, a global med‑tech company headquartered in Tokyo and operating in more than 50 countries worldwide, we benefit from a strong foundation in advanced optical technologies and healthcare solutions.
This global expertise supports our continuous efforts to refine our products and services—ensuring they meet the needs of real‑world clinical environments and support healthcare professionals in their daily practice.
Our Company History
Our history reflects continuous adaptation to the needs of clinicians and healthcare systems worldwide. Over time, we have evolved our technologies and solutions to better support everyday endoscopy and real clinical workflows. Each milestone reflects our ongoing focus on reliability, usability and consistent clinical performance.
We continue to build on this experience to support clinicians today and in the future. By combining strong optical expertise with practical design, we develop solutions that support confident clinical decisions—day after day.
Together with reliable service and support, we aim to be a trusted partner in everyday clinical environments.
Supporting Endoscopy in Everyday Practice Since 1919
Since 1919, our development has been driven by a clear focus: supporting clinicians in their daily practice. Building on our origins in precision optics, we have developed strong expertise in delivering reliable imaging solutions. In the 1970s, we expanded into the medical field—applying this expertise to support endoscopy and evolving clinical needs worldwide.
From Optical Expertise to Everyday Clinical Application
In 1977, PENTAX introduced its first fiberoptic endoscope—an important step in supporting endoscopic practice. This milestone marked the beginning of our focus on providing reliable solutions that support clinicians in their daily work. Over time, this approach has helped establish PENTAX Medical as a trusted partner in endoscopy.
Joining Forces with the HOYA Group
In 2008, PENTAX Medical became part of the HOYA Group—further strengthening our technological foundation. This combination of expertise allows us to further develop solutions that meet practical clinical needs. Together, we continue to refine our products and services to support healthcare professionals in their everyday practice.
Reliable Performance in Everyday Practice
Our focus is on supporting clinicians with solutions they can rely on in their daily work. Our portfolio covers a broad range of endoscopic solutions designed to support different procedures and clinical needs. Each solution is designed for consistent performance, intuitive handling and dependable use—procedure after procedure.
Global Presence. Local Understanding.
With a presence in more than 120 countries, we support healthcare professionals in a wide range of clinical environments. By combining global expertise with local insight, we ensure our solutions and support are relevant to the realities of daily practice in each region. Our teams provide reliable service and support, helping clinicians keep their focus on patient care.
Evolving with Clinical Needs
As clinical needs continue to evolve, we refine our solutions to better support everyday endoscopy. We work closely with healthcare professionals to develop solutions that reflect real‑world challenges and workflows. Our goal is to support confident decision-making through reliable performance, practical usability and consistent clinical support.
