FUJINON G5 BRONCHOSCOPES, MODELS EB-470S, EB-250S, AND EB-270P
K050907 · Fujinon, Inc. · EOQ · May 19, 2005 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K050907
Device Name
FUJINON G5 BRONCHOSCOPES, MODELS EB-470S, EB-250S, AND EB-270P
Applicant
Fujinon, Inc.
Product Code
EOQ · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
May 19, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The device is intended for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the trachea and bronchial tree.
Device Story
Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes (EB-470S, EB-250S, EB-270P) are flexible endoscopes used by physicians for visualization and treatment of the trachea and bronchial tree. The device captures optical images of the airway, transmitting them to a compatible processor and monitor for real-time clinician viewing. The G5 series features ergonomic improvements, including a repositioned jet water wash port (J-Port), removal of the lens wash port (L-Port), and modified forceps inlet ports with rubber caps to enhance suction and reduce leakage. Internal check valves were replaced with external, removable valves to facilitate cleaning and prevent clogging. The device is used in clinical settings alongside light sources, processors, and electrosurgical instruments. By providing clear visualization and access to the airway, the device assists clinicians in diagnosing and treating pulmonary conditions, potentially improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive intervention.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device underwent electrical safety, thermal, and EMC testing. No clinical data was required or provided as the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate with only minor design modifications.
Technological Characteristics
Flexible endoscope with forward viewing direction. Distal end diameters range from 3.8mm to 5.3mm; working length 600mm. Features include 120-degree field of view, 180-degree up/130-degree down bending. Materials are identical to the predicate. Connectivity is via standard Fujinon processor/peripherals. Reprocessing facilitated by external, removable check valves and CA-500 cleaning adaptor. Non-software based device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the trachea and bronchial tree in patients requiring bronchoscopy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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510(k) Notification Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes MAY 1 9 2005
õ50907
# 510 (k) Summary
# Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
March 31, 2005
## Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
Joseph M. Azary C/o Fujinon Inc. 543 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT. 06484
Azary Technologies has received authorization to submit this 510(k) on behalf of the sponsor Fujinon Inc. 10 High Point Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470, Establishment Registration# 2431293.
## Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)]
Trade Names: Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes Models: EB-470S, EB-250S, and EB-270P
Common Name: Bronchoscope Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 874.4680, EOQ
# Predicate Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)]
- Fujinon EB-310S (K954707) .
The G5 Technology has received FDA marketing clearance in the following 510(k) Premarket Notifications:
- K042076 Fujinon G5 Duodenoscopes .
- K042043 Fujinon G5 Gastroscopes .
- K041903 Fujinon G5 Colonoscopes .
The subject device have the same indications for use, material composition, viewing direction, image size, bending, reprocessing/sterilization method, and working dimensions as the predicate. The subject device uses the same processor and peripherals as the predicate device.
The main differences between the subject device and predicate device are as follows:
- Minor differences with observation range, field of view, diameter, and length. .
- The subject device includes the G5 upgrade, which is characterized by the following minor differ-. ences:
- The L-Port has been eliminated. The L-port functioned as a lens wash port . Doctors had o the option to take a syringe to inject a fluid to use it as a high pressure wash for the lens.
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This function was eliminated because demand was low and it was rarely used by the surgeons.
- o The J-Port was repositioned. The J-Port is used as a jet water wash port. The J-Port was repositioned based on doctor feedback. The port was moved from the bottom part to the top (end) of the scope. There was also a desire to eliminate check valves to facilitate reprocessing and cleaning, as well as prevent clogging.
- A G5 forceps inlet port was modified. The new port is smaller and comes with a rubber O cap. The smaller port and rubber cap help increase suction and reduce leakage.
- The jet wash line check valve was removed. Internal check valves were removed to elimio nate the potential for clogging and to facilitate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. The valves are now external and removable.
- The suction and air/water cylinders and valves were upgraded. They were updated to ac-0 commodate the new valves. The function of the valves is the same.
- Addition of the FOV, which is the rubber forceps inlet valve cover. This helps create a wao tertight seal when the endoscope is used.
- Upgrade to CA-500 cleaning adaptor. The cleaning adaptor allows the scope to be cono nected to tubes for cleaning.
A chart comparing the subject device to the predicate device can be found in Annex 8. Additional information regarding the predicate device can be found in Annex 4.
# Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)}
The Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes are medical endoscopes used for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the trachea and broncho.
- The G5 Bronchoscopes are offered in a 200 and 400 series. The EB-250S represents the G5 . Bronchoscope 200 series and the EB-470S represents the G5 Bronchoscope 400 series.
The G5 Bronchoscopes include minor changes that improve the useability, ergonomics, and cleaning of the devices. The G5 scopes do not have an L-Port. The L-port functioned as a lens wash port. Doctors had the option to take a syringe to inject a fluid to use it as a high pressure wash for the lens. This function was eliminated because demand was low and it was rarely used by the surgeons.
The J-Port was repositioned. The J-Port is used as a jet water wash port. The J-Port was repositioned based on doctor feedback. The port was moved from the bottom part to the top (end) of the scope. There was also a desire to eliminate check valves to facilitate reprocessing and cleaning, as well as prevent clogging.
A G5 forceps inlet port was modified. The new port is smaller and comes with a rubber cap. The new design helps increase suction and reduces leakage.
The jet wash line check valve was removed. Internal check valves were removed to eliminate the potential for clogging and to facilitate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. The valves are now external and removable.
The suction and air/water cylinders and valves were upgraded. They were updated to accommodate the new valves. The function of the valves is the same.
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The G5 Bronchoscopes also feature the addition of the FOV, which is the rubber forceps inlet valve cover. This helps create a watertight seal when the endoscope is used. Upgrade to CA-500 cleaning adaptor. The cleaning adaptor allows the scope to be connected to tubes for cleaning.
The G5 Bronchoscopes are used with the same processors, monitors, hard carts as the predicate devices. Each Duodenoscope is packaged in a protective carrying case with lens cleaner, silicon oil, forceps valve, waterproof cap, S connector cap, protective cap, adapters, valves, and the Operation Manual.
The Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes are used in conjunction with other peripherals specified in the Operation Manual such as:
- Light Source .
- . Processor
- Cart .
- Data Keyboard .
- Foot Switch .
- Monitor .
- Video Printer .
- Camera and Hard Copy Unit .
- VCR .
- . ElectroSurgical Instruments
Specifications Chart:
| | EB-250S | EB-470S | EB-270P |
|---------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| Viewing Direction | Forward | Forward | Forward |
| Observation Range | 3-50mm | 3-100mm | 3-100mm |
| Field of view | 120 degrees | 120 degrees | 120 degrees |
| Image size | Super Image | Super Image | Super Image |
| Distal end diameter | 5.3 mm | 4.9mm | 3.8 mm |
| Flexible portion diameter | 5.3 mm | 4.9mm | 3.5 mm |
| Bending capability | | | |
| Up | 180 degrees | 180 degrees | 180 degrees |
| Down | 130 degrees | 130 degrees | 130 degrees |
| Left | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Right | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forceps channel diameter | 2.0mm | 2.0mm | 1.2 mm |
| Working length | 600mm | 600mm | 600mm |
| Total length | 870mm | 870mm | 870mm |
| Processor | 200 Series | 400 Series | 200 Series |
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510(k) Notification Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes
# Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The device is intended for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the trachea and bronchial tree.
# Technological Characteristics [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
Fujinon, Inc. believes that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The subject device have the same indications for use, material composition, image size, bending, reprocessing/sterilization method, and working dimensions as the prodicate. The subject device uses the same processor and peripherals as the predicate device.
The main technological differences are the minor changes associated with the G5 upgrade.
#### Performance Data [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]
The subject device has been subjected to and passed electrical safety, thermal, and EMC testing requirements. The materials in the endoscope are identical to the materials used in the predicate device.
#### Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
We believe the changes are minor and conclude that the subject devices are as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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MAY 1 9 2005
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Fujinon, Inc. c/o Joseph Azary Azary Technologies, LLC 543 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06484
Re: K050907
KU50907
Trade/Device Name: Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes, Models EB-407S, EB-250S and EB-270P Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOQ Dated: March 31, 2005 Received: April 11, 2005
Dear Mr. Azary:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device wt have reviewed four becamed the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encreate) to trg. 3 the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to 1125 2011-11-11 accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, de vices that have been recussions in ausire approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic Free (. rece) that be nevice, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, mereleve, mains of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls pro reseries, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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Acting Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Notification Fujinon G5 Bronchoscopes
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