K131028 · Pentax Medical Company · EOQ · Apr 10, 2014 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K131028
Device Name
PENTAX VIDEO BRONCHOSCOPES (EB FAMILY)
Applicant
Pentax Medical Company
Product Code
EOQ · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Apr 10, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.
Device Story
PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) are flexible endoscopes used for visualization and surgical access within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. The device consists of an insertion portion (with distal end, objective lens, light guide, and instrument channel), a control body (with angulation levers and suction controls), and a PVE connector. The device connects to a PENTAX Video Processor and light source. A CCD at the distal end captures reflected light from the body cavity, converting it into image data transmitted to the processor for display on a monitor. Physicians operate the device in clinical settings to perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, such as biopsy, using endotherapy accessories inserted through the instrument channel. The device is reusable and requires high-level disinfection or sterilization between procedures. It provides real-time visualization to assist clinicians in navigating the airway, facilitating targeted interventions, and improving diagnostic accuracy or therapeutic outcomes for patients with airway conditions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via design verification and validation per 21 CFR 820.30, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1 series), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10), and reprocessing validation (AAMI TIR12, TIR30, TIR79).
Technological Characteristics
Flexible video bronchoscope; insertion portion, control body, PVE connector. CCD-based imaging; fiberoptic illumination. Reusable, semi-critical device. Materials tested for cytotoxicity, sensitization, and intracutaneous reactivity per ISO 10993. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-18, ISO 8600-1/3/4. Reprocessing via high-level disinfection or sterilization (e.g., STERRAD NX).
Indications for Use
Indicated for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree in patients requiring bronchoscopic examination or intervention.
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) Summary
# APR 1 0 2014
The following summary is provided in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92:
Date: 10 Apr 2014
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| Submitter: | PENTAX Medical Company,<br>HOYA Corporation PENTAX Division<br>3 Paragon Drive<br>Montvale, New Jersey 07645-1782 | | | | | |
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| Contact: | Krishna Govindarajan<br>A<br>Regulatory Manager<br>PENTAX Medical Company.<br>3 Paragon Drive<br>Montvale, New Jersey 07645-1782<br>Phone: 800-431-5880 x 2125, 201-251-2300 x 2125<br>Fax: 201-799-4117<br>Email: Krishna.govindarajan@pentaxmedical.com | | | | | |
| Trade/Device Name: | PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) | | | | | |
| Model Numbers: | EB-1970TK, EB-1170K, EB-1570K, EB-1575K,<br>EB-1970K, EB-1975K, EB-1990i | | | | | |
| Common/Usual Name: | Bronchoscope | | | | | |
| Requlation Number:<br>Regulation Name: .<br>Regulatory Class:<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR Part 874.4680<br>Bronchoscopes (Flexible or rigid) and accessories<br>Class II<br>EOQ | | | | | |
| Predicate Device: | OLYMPUS Bronchoscope BF Type 1T180<br>(K061313; dated Aug 30 2006) | | | | | |
| Requlation Number:<br>Requlation Name:<br>Requlation Description:<br>Requlatory Class:<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR Part 874.4680<br>Bronchoscopes (Flexible or rigid) and accessories<br>Endoscope and accessories<br>Class II<br>FOO | | | | | |
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#### Device Description:
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The Insertion Portion is inserted into the body cavity of patient. The Insertion Portion includes the Distal End and Bending Section. The Objective Lens, Light Guide, and Instrument . Channel are located on the Distal End of the Insertion Portion.
The Control Body is held by the user's hand. The Control Body includes the Angulation Control lever, Suction Cylinder, Suction nipple, Remote Button, and Instrument Channel Inlet. The Suction Control Valve is attached to the Suction Cylinder. The Inlet Seal is attached to the Instrument Channel Inlet. The Bending Section is bent by the Angulation Control lever to operate the endoscope angulation. The Suction Control System is used to suction the fluid and air in body cavity from the Instrument Channel. When the Suction Control Valve is . pushed, the fluid and air are suctioned. The Remote Button is used to operate the function of video processor and external device from the control body, as necessary. Endotherapy Device such as Biopsy Forceps is inserted from the Instrument Channel Inlet into the body cavity through the instrument channel.
The PVE Connector is connected to the Video Processor via an Electrical Contacts. The PVE Connector includes the Electrical Contacts and Light Guide Plug. The Light Guide Plug is connected to the Light Source inside the Video Processor. The Light Guide of the Distal End is used to illuminate the body cavity by light which is carried through the Light Carrying Bundle. The Light Carrying Bundle quides the light Guide Plug which is connected to the Light Source. The CCD built into the Distal End receives reflected light (image data) from the body cavity, and sends the image data to the Video Processor through the video cable. The image data are converted into the image signal by the Video Processor, and the image inside the body cavity is displayed on the Monitor.
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes are reusable semi-critical devices. Since they are · packaged non-sterile, they must be high-level disinfected or sterilized BEFORE initial use. Prior to each subsequent procedure, they must be subjected to an appropriate cleaning and either high-level disinfection or sterilization processes.
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The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) Accessories and Component List:
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#### Intended Use:
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.
#### Summary of Technology Characteristics
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscope has the same fundamental technology and operating principles in comparison to those of the predicate device, including same intended use, design technological characteristics, such as Insertion Portion, Control Body and fiberoptics illumination. The minor differences in the Depth of Field, Distal end width, Insertion Tube width, instrument channel width, and Total Length between two devices do not impact the intended use, and do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and that the device is as safe and effective as a legally marketed device.
#### Safety and Performance Data (Non-clinical tests)
Design Verification and Validation testing has been performed in accordance with Design control per 21 CFR Part 820.30. The performance of the EB Family Master Device (EB-1970TK) were evaluated using the appropriate methodology as specified in the following FDA recognized consensus standards in conjunction with our in-house test protocols and use of external testing laboratories:
- 1. IEC 60601-1:1988+A1:1991+A2:1995 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- 2. IEC 60601-1-1:2000 requirements for safety- Collateral standard: Safety requirements for medical . electrical systems
- 3. IEC 60601-1-2:2001+A1:2004 Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
- 4. ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in 5. vitro cytotoxicity
- 6. ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10:Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- IEC 60601-2-18:1996+A1:2000 Medical electrical equipment- Part 2-18: Particular 7. requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of endoscopic equipment
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- 8. ISO 8600-1:2005 Optics and photonics - Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices - Part 1: General requirements
- ക. ISO 8600-3:1997+A1:2003 Optics and optical instruments -Medical endoscopes and endoscopic accessories - Part 3: Determination of field of view and direction of view of endoscopes with optics
- 10. ISO 8600-4:1997 Optics and optical instruments -Medical endoscopes and certain accessories - Part 4: Determination of maximum width of insertion portion
- AAMITIR12:2010 Designing, testing, and labeling reusable medical devices for 11. reprocessing in health care facilities: A quide for device manufacturers
- 12. AAMITIR30:2011 A compendium of processes, materials, test methods, and acceptance criteria for cleaning reusable medical devices
- 13. ANSI/AAMI TIR79:2010 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities
- 14. IS013485:2003 Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for requlatory purposes
- 15. ISO 14971:2007 (corrected version): Medical devices -Application of risk management to medical devices
- 16. IEC 60601-1-4:2000 Ed. 1.1 Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-4: General requirements for safety- Collateral Standard: Programmable electricalmedical svstems
- 17. IEC 60601-1-6:2010 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- 18. IEC 62366:2007 Medical devices -Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- 19. IEC 62304:2006 Medical device software- Software life cycle processes
- 20. IEC 604171SO 7000-DB-12M:2004 Graphical symbols for use on equipment-12-month subscription to online database comprising all graphical symbols published in IEC 60417 and ISO 7000
- 21. ISO 15223-1:2012 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements
- IEC 60878:2003 Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical practice 22.
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscope (EB Family) Master Device (EB-1790TK) test results satisfy the acceptance criteria specified by the above applicable standards.
### Biocompatibility Test
Biocompatibility of direct and indirect contact materials were confirmed by testing the Cytotoxicity. Sensitization and Intracutaneous Reactivity for the surface device, mucosal membrane contact less than 24 hours duration device category in accordance with the ISO 10993-1. 5. and 10 Biological evaluation of medical devices standard and the FDA's guidance the Use of International Standard ISO-10993, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing'.
### Reprocessing Validation
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Simulated use conditioned test samples were used in the Cleaning validation and High Level Disinfection validation studies for validating the effectiveness of the reusable Bronchoscope Reprocessing procedures/methodology in accordance with the FDA's Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff Processing/Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: ' Validation Methods and Labeling distributed in May 2, 2011, AAMI TIR 12:2010 Designing, testing, and labeling reusable medical devices for reprocessing in health care facilities: A guide for device manufacturers, AAMI TIR 30:2011 A compendium of processes, materials, test methods, and acceptance criteria for cleaning reusable medical devices, and AAMI TIR79:2010 Comprehensive quide to steam sterility assurance in health care facilities. All the study results satisfy the acceptance criteria specified by the above applicable standards.
In addition, the Reprocessing Instructions (Manual) were validated based on the FDA's Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff Processing/Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling distributed in May 2, 2011. The validation confirmed that the EB Family Bronchoscope Reprocessing Instructions are complete, understandable, and can reasonably be executed by the user. Also, the optional sterilization using the FDA cleared (K042116) STERRAD NX System for EB-1575K, EB-1975, and EB-1990i has been validated per the manufacturer's specification and in accordance with AAMI TIR79:2010 Comprehensive guide to steam sterility assurance in health care facilities.
### EMC and Electrical Safety
The acceptable level of Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Safety (ES) for the EB Family Master Device (EB-1790TK) were confirmed by testing in accordance with the IEC 60601-1: IEC 60601-1-2: IEC 60601-1-4: IEC 60601-1-6: Medical electrical equipment -Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, Safety requirements for medical electrical systems. Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests: and IEC 60601-2-18:1996+A1:2000 Medical electrical equipment- Part 2-18: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of endoscopic equipment.
#### Substantial Equivalence discussion:
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscope has the same intended use, fundamental technology and operating principles including design technological characteristics, such as Insertion Portion, Control Body and fiberoptics illumination in comparison to those of the predicate device. The minor dimensional differences in the Depth of Field, Distal end width, Insertion Tube width, instrument channel width, and Total Length between two devices do not impact the intended use, and do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and that the device is as safe and effective as a legally marketed device.
#### Conclusion:
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The PENTAX Medical Company believes that the PENTAX EB Family of Scopes as indicated in this special 510(k) premarket notification submission is to be as safe, as effective and substantially equivalent in performance to the above identified cleared predicate device/system.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 10, 2014
PENTAX Medical Company Mr. Krishna Govindarajan Regulatory Manager 3 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1782
Re: K131028
Trade/Device Name: PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscopes (Flexible or rigid) and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOQ Dated: March 7, 2014 Received: March 10, 2014
Dear Mr. Govindaraian:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
## Deborah L. Falls -S
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K131028
Device Name: PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) Model Numbers: EB-1970TK, EB-1170K, EB-1570K, EB-1575K, EB-1970K, EB-1975K, EB-1990i
Indications for Use:
The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.