VISERA RHINO-LARYNGOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF TYPE VT
K052452 · Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · EOB · Sep 21, 2005 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K052452
Device Name
VISERA RHINO-LARYNGOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF TYPE VT
Applicant
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
Product Code
EOB · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Sep 21, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4760
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
This instrument has been designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, display monitor, and other therapy accessories, for observation within the nasal and nasopharyngeal lumens.
Device Story
The ENF-VT is a flexible rhino-laryngovideoscope used for visualization of nasal and nasopharyngeal lumens. It functions as an input device for an Olympus video system center, light source, and display monitor. Unlike its predecessor, the XENF-TP, which used a fiberscope, the ENF-VT utilizes a CCD-based imaging system to capture and transmit video signals to a monitor for clinician viewing. The device features a wider field of view, improved resolution, and a smaller instrument channel diameter. It is operated by a physician in a clinical setting to assist in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. The output allows the clinician to visualize internal anatomy in real-time, facilitating clinical decision-making and procedural guidance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Flexible endoscope with CCD-based imaging system. Features include wider field of view, improved resolution, and smaller instrument channel diameter compared to predicate. Patient-contacting materials are identical to previous Olympus devices. System is designed for use with external video system center, light source, and display monitor. Sterilization/reprocessing methods are consistent with predicate.
Indications for Use
Indicated for observation within the nasal and nasopharyngeal lumens. Prescription use only.
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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K652452
## SEP 2 1 2005
## 510(k) SUMMARY
# VISERA Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus ENF type VT
August 26, 2005
#### General Information 1
| ■ Applicant | Olympus Medical Systems Corp.<br>2951 Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan 192-8507<br>Establishment Registration No.: 8010047 |
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| ■ Official Correspondent | Laura Storms-Tyler<br>Executive Director,<br>Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance<br>Olympus America Inc.<br>Two Corporate Center Drive,<br>Melville, NY 11747-9058, USA<br>Phone: 631-844-5688<br>FAX: 631-844-5554<br>Email: Laura.storms-tyler@olympus.com<br>Establishment Registration No.: 2429304 |
| ■ Manufacturer | Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.<br>500 Aza Muranishi, Oaza-Iidera, Monden-cho, |
500 Aza-Muranishi, Ooaza-lidera, Monden-cho,
Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima, Japan 965-8520 Establishment Registration No.: 9610595
#### Device Identification 2
| Device Name | VISERA Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus ENF type VT |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Nasopharyngoscope |
| Regulation No: | 21 CFR 874.4760 |
| Regulation Name: | Nasopharyngoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | EOB |
| Prescription Status: | Prescription device |
| Performance Standards: | None established under Section 514 of FDCA. |
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#### Predicate Device Information 3
| Device Name | Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Olympus XENF-TP |
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| 510(k) No: | K013591 |
| Decision Date: | 12/26/2001 |
#### Device Description ব
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- Instrument changed to a CCD based system, allowing endoscopic image display on a video monitor.
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### 5 Intended Use
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This intended use is identical to the predicate device, the Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Olympus XENF-TP.
#### Conclusion 6
The VISERA Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus ENF type VT has the following similarities to the predicate device:
- The same intended use. ।
- The same operating principle except for the optical system. -
- The same reprocessing method. -
- The same basic endoscope design except for the optical system. -
- The same patient contacting materials as for the Olympus predicate devices. -
In summary, the ENF-VT described in this submission is, in our opinion, substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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SEP 2 1 2005
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation c/o Laura Storms-Tyler Executive Director Olympus America, Inc. Regulatory Affairs and quality Assurance Two Corporate Center Drive PO Box 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058
Re: K052452
KU52432
Trade/Device Name: VISERA Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus ENF type VT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4760 Regulation Name: Nasopharyngoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOB Dated: September 1, 2005 Received: September 7, 2005
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: VISERA RHINO-LARYNGOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF TYPE VT
Indications For Use:
This instrument has been designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light This instrument has been designed to be acost man and otherapy accessories, and other source, documentation equipment, display monitor, within the nasal and nasopharyngeal lumens.
Prescription Use______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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