Jedmed ORL Video Nasopharyngo-Laryngoscopes are intended to examine the larynx, nasal cavity and nasal pharynx. They are used between the upper respiratory tracts of the nasal passage and vocal cords.
Device Story
Flexible nasopharyngo-laryngoscope; features insertion tube with bendable distal tip containing integrated camera; handle with control lever for tip articulation; umbilical unit with leakage tester and light/video ports. Device captures visual images of larynx, nasal cavity, and nasopharynx; transmits video signal to external monitor for clinician visualization. Used in clinical settings by physicians to facilitate diagnostic examination of upper respiratory tracts. Benefits include direct visualization of anatomical structures to aid clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Functional performance compared to predicate (K132039) including field of view, depth of view, angulation, color output, and clarity. High-level disinfection validation performed using Cidex 2.4% Activated Dialdehyde and Cidex OPA, demonstrating significant microbial reduction for vegetative microorganisms and mycobacteria.
Technological Characteristics
Flexible endoscope; 4mm tube diameter; 310mm working length; 90° FOV; 10-55mm depth of view; 130° up/down angulation. Integrated camera system (NTSC/PAL). Light guide compatible with ACMI, Wolf, Storz, and Olympus connectors. High-level disinfection via chemical immersion.
Indications for Use
Indicated for examination of the larynx, nasal cavity, and nasal pharynx in patients requiring visualization of the upper respiratory tracts between the nasal passage and vocal cords.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nasopharyngoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the nasopharyngoscope and is intended to examine or treat the nasal cavity and nasal pharynx. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel and flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the antroscope, nasopharyngolaryngoscope, nasosinuscope, nasoscope, postrhinoscope, rhinoscope, salpingoscope, flexible foreign body claw, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biospy brush, rigid biopsy forceps and flexible biopsy curette, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 23, 2015
Jedmed Instrument Company % Mr. Craig R. Parks Regulatory Affairs/OA Manager 5416 JEDMED Court St. Louis, Missouri 63129
Re: K150248
Trade/Device Name: ORL Video Nasopharyngo-laryngoscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4760 Regulation Name: Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EQN Dated: February 3, 2015 Received: June 25, 2015
Dear Mr. Parks:
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.
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# Eric A. Mann -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) K150248
#### Device Name
ORL Video Nasopharyngo-Laryngoscope
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Jedmed ORL Video Nasopharyngo-Laryngoscopes are intended to examine the larynx, nasal cavity and nasal pharynx. They are used between the upper respiratory tracts of the nasal passage and vocal cords.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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5416 JEDMED COURT • ST. LOUIS, MO 63129 PHONE: (314) 845-3770 •FAX: (314) 845-3771 E-MAIL: INFO@JEDMED.COM WEB SITE: WWW.jedmed.com
## 6. 510(k) - Summary
| Submitter: | JEDMED Instrument Company<br>5416 JEDMED Court<br>St. Louis, MO 63129 |
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| Contact: | Craig Parks<br>Regulatory Affairs /QA Manager<br>Phone: 314-845-3770<br>Email: craigp@jedmed.com |
| Date: | 07-21-2015 |
| Name of Device: | ORL Video NasoPharyngo-Laryngoscope |
| Common Name: | Naso-pharyngo-laryngo-flexible scope |
| Classification Name of Device: | Laryngo, Nasopharyngoscope<br>a) product code: EQN<br>b) regulation number: 874.4760 |
| Legally Marketed Device | Flexible naso-pharyngo-laryngoscope to which Equivalence is claimed<br>JEDMED Instrument Company K132039<br>ERGOFLEX NasoPharyngolaryngoscope |
| Claimed: | Vision Science Flexible ENT 5000 K102733 |
| Description: | This flexible scope is designed with the insertion tube with its bendable distal tip<br>w/camera, the handle, the umbilical unit which has the leakage tester, and<br>connection for light source port and power/video port The handle incorporates the<br>control lever to bend the distal tip. |
| Indications for Use: | Jedmed ORL Video Nasopharyngo-Laryngoscopes are intended to examine the<br>larynx, nasal cavity and nasal pharynx. They are used between the upper respiratory<br>tracts of the nasal passage and vocal cords. |
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5416 JEDMED COURT • ST. LOUIS, MO 63129 PHONE: (314) 845-3770 •FAX: (314) 845-3771 E-MAIL: INFO@JEDMED.COM WEB SITE: WWW.jedmed.com
## 6. 510(k) - Summary
Similarities/differences to predicates:
The submitted devices are equivalent to the flexible endoscopes referred to in K132039 Ergoflex NasoPharyngo-Laryngoscope . The fiberscopes in the submission use the same basic design and device material
as predicate device. This device does have an eyepiece for visualization, and can be connected to a camera system while the submitted device incorporates the camera in the tip and does not have direct visualization
The submitted devices are equivalent to the Flexible ENT 5000 scope from Vision Sciences 510(k)# 102733. Both devices use a camera system for visualization without the eyepiece. There are only differences regarding diameters and lengths of the device insertion tube and the outer appearance and shaping of the shell parts and control elements which has no bearing on the safety or effectiveness.
All the devices have the same intended use, to examine the larynx, nasal cavity and nasal pharynx. They are used between the upper respiratory tracts of the nasal passage and the vocal cords
Testing: The ORL Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope was tested functionally and compared to the predicate device the ErgoFlex Naso-Pharynqo-Laryngoscope 510(k)# K132039 and found to be comparable. The test included Field of View, Depth of View, Angulation of the Bendable Tip, Color Output, Clarity, and Tip Diameter. Both scopes were tested with the same test fixtures and results compared by our knowledgeable field staff.
A cleaning and high-level disinfection test was also performed on the ORL Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope for both Cidex 2.4% Activated Dialdehyde and Cidex OPA disinfectant solutions. The test dictated that a significant level of microbial reduction must result from tests for both vegetative microorganisms and mycobacteria. Based on the test criteria, the general disinfection processing employing both Cidex 2.4% Activated Dialdehyde and Cidex OPA (performed by Geneva Laboratories per the IFU) fully met the validation acceptance requirements for the Jedmed ORL Laryngo-Nasopharyngoscope.
The submitted devices pose the same type of questions about safety and effectiveness as the compared devices. The different technological characteristics have no influence on safety or effectiveness, therefore is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared device.
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| | Device under Review | Predicate Device<br>K132039 | Predicate Device<br>K102733 |
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| Device Name | ORL Video NasoPharyngo-<br>Laryngoscope | ERGOFLEX NasoPharyngo-<br>Laryngoscope JEDMED Instrument | Vision Science ENT-5000 |
| Indication for Use | Examination of the larynx, nasal<br>cavity, nasal pharynx and is<br>used between the upper nasal<br>respiratory tracts and of the na-<br>sal passage and vocal chords. | Same | Same with the addition of ar-<br>throscopic and endoscopic vi-<br>sualization of an interior cavity<br>of the body thru natural or surgi-<br>cal openings. |
| Viewing Method | Camera System | Same | Same |
| Working Length | 310mm | 310mm | 300mm |
| Field of View | 90° | 90° | 90° |
| Depth of View | 10mm-55mm | 10-55mm | 3mm-50mm |
| Tube Diameter | 4mm | 4mm | 3mm |
| Angulation | 130° Up 130° Down | 130° Up 130° Down | 140° Up 140° Down |
| Video Format | NTSC---PAL/NTSC | NTSC---PAL | CCD |
| Resolution | 320x240 500x582 510x492 | 320x240 & 500x582/510x492 | |
| Product Code | EQN | EQN | EOB and HRX and GCJ |
| Light Guide Connector | ACMI-Wolf-Storz-Olympus | ACMI-Wolf-Storz-Olympus | ACMI-Wolf-Storz-Olympus |
| Direct View Eyepiece | None | None | None |
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