Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-210U); Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-230U)
Device Facts
| Record ID | K250187 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-210U); Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-230U) |
| Applicant | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation |
| Product Code | KGE · Gastroenterology, Urology |
| Decision Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.4300 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The DISPOSABLE HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS FD-210U/FD-230U are intended to be used to collect tissue samples within the digestive tract using high-frequency current under endoscopic observation in combination with an endoscope.
Device Story
Disposable hot biopsy forceps (FD-210U alligator jaw-step; FD-230U oval type) used for endoscopic tissue collection in the digestive tract. Device comprises handle, insertion portion, and distal cups. Operated by physician via endoscope; slider mechanism opens/closes cups to grasp target tissue. Connected to external electrosurgical unit via A-cord to deliver high-frequency current for cauterization and tissue removal. Used in clinical settings during endoscopic procedures. Benefits include efficient tissue sampling under direct visualization.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance testing included forceps opening/closing, insertion/withdrawal, device reliability, A-cord connection, cup durability, and tissue collection performance. Biocompatibility, sterilization, and shelf-life testing were also performed. All samples met pre-defined acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use endoscopic electrosurgical accessory. Features handle and insertion portion with distal biopsy cups (alligator jaw-step or oval). Energy source: external electrosurgical unit via A-cord. Sterilization: gamma-ray radiation. Dimensions: 2300mm working length, 2.45mm max insertion diameter, 2.2mm cup diameter.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring tissue sample collection within the digestive tract via endoscopic procedure using high-frequency electrosurgical current.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories is a device used to perform electrosurgical procedures through an endoscope. This generic type of device includes the electrosurgical generator, patient plate, electric biopsy forceps, electrode, flexible snare, electrosurgical alarm system, electrosurgical power supply unit, electrical clamp, self-opening rigid snare, flexible suction coagulator electrode, patient return wristlet, contact jelly, adaptor to the cord for transurethral surgical instruments, the electric cord for transurethral surgical instruments, and the transurethral desiccator.
Predicate Devices
- Radial Jaw 4 Hot Biopsy Forceps (K101657)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
October 7, 2025
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
% Susan Lewandowski
Program Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Olympus Surgical Technologies of America
800 West Park Drive
Westborough, Massachusetts 01581
Re: K250187
Trade/Device Name: Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-210U); Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-230U)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.4300
Regulation Name: Endoscopic Electrosurgical Unit And Accessories
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: KGE
Dated: September 5, 2025
Received: September 5, 2025
Dear Susan Lewandowski:
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 (the 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
# Shanil P. Haugen -S
Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal,
Obesity, and Transplant Devices
OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn,
General Hospital, and Urology Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
Submission Number (if known)
K250187
Device Name
Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-210U);
Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps (FD-230U)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The DISPOSABLE HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS FD-210U/FD-230U are intended to be used to collect tissue samples within the digestive tract using high-frequency current under endoscopic observation in combination with an endoscope.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
## 1. General Information
Date Prepared: September 5, 2025
510(K) submitter: Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
2951 Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo Japan 192-8507
Contact: Seiko Yunoki
Email: seiko.yunuki@olympus.com
Correspondent: Olympus Surgical Technologies of America
800 West Park Drive, Westborough, MA 01581
Primary Contact: Susan Lewandowski
Email: susan.lewandowski@olympus.com
## 2. Device Information
Device Name: Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps FD-210U/FD-230U
Model Name: DISPOSABLE HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS FD-210U/FD-230U
Common Name: Biopsy Forceps
Classification: 876.4300 – Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: KGE – Forceps, Biopsy, Electric
Device Panel: Gastroenterology & Urology
## 3. Predicate Device Information
| Device Name | 510(k) Submitter | 510(k) Number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radial Jaw 4 Hot Biopsy Forceps | Boston Scientific Corp. | K101657 |
## 4. Device Description
The Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps have been designed to collect tissue endoscopically within the digestive tract using high-frequency current under endoscopic observation.
The Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps consists of a handle section and insertion portion.
The cups in the distal end of insertion portion are activated in the open and closed
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position by maneuvering the slider in the handle. The cup shapes are provided in either alligator jaw-step (FD-210U) or oval type (FD-230U).
The subject device is connected to a compatible electrosurgical device by an A-cord. The A-cord jack is connected to the plug on the handle of the subject device. The target tissue is held by the cups. The tissue is subjected to high frequency electric current transmitted from the plug which allows for collecting tissue.
The subject device has the same technological characteristics and similar design as the applicable predicate device.
# 5. Indications for Use
The DISPOSABLE HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS FD-210U/FD-230U are intended to be used to collect tissue samples within the digestive tract using high frequency current under endoscopic observation in combination with an endoscope.
# 6. Predicate Comparison
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comments on Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | DISPOSABLE HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS FD-210U/FD-230U | Radial Jaw 4 Hot Biopsy Forceps | |
| | | K101657 | |
| Manufacturer | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. | Boston Scientific Corp. | |
| Indications for Use | The DISPOSABLE HOT BIOPSY FORCEPS FD-210U/FD-230U are intended to be used to collect tissue samples within the digestive tract using high-frequency current under endoscopic observation in combination with an endoscope. | These Single-Use Hot Biopsy Forceps are intended to be used through an endoscope to cauterize and remove polys and/or tissue specimens throughout the alimentary tract. The alimentary tract includes the esophagus | Similar - Both use high frequency current to remove tissue from the digestive tract. |
| Single-Use/Reuse | Single Use | Single Use | Same as the predicate device |
| Sterilization | Gamma-ray radiation | Gamma-ray radiation | Same as the predicate device |
| Working Length | 2300mm | 2400mm | Similar – The differences in dimensions/cup shape do not impact the safety or effectiveness as demonstrated by Performance Testing. |
| Maximum Insertion Portion Diameter | 2.45mm | 2.75mm | |
| Shape of Cups | FD-210U – Alligator jaw-step
FD-230U – Oval Type | Alligator jaw-step | |
| Cup Diameter | 2.2mm | 2.2mm | Same |
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## 7. Non-Clinical/Clinical Tests Summary and Conclusion
Olympus performed non-clinical testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Test samples were final, finished devices subjected to the full manufacturing process including sterilization.
The following performance bench tests were conducted to demonstrate substantial equivalence between the subject and predicate devices. All test samples passed pre-defined acceptance criteria.
- Forceps Opening and Closing
- Insertion Into and Withdrawal from an Endoscope
- Device Reliability
- Advancing and Retreating Against the Endoscope
- Connection of A-Cord
- Cup Durability
- Tissue Collection Performance
The following testing was also conducted.
- Sterilization and Shelf-Life
- Biocompatibility
## 8. Conclusion
Based on the comparison to the predicate device, intended use, technological characteristics, and performance testing, the Disposable Hot Biopsy Forceps raise no new issues of safety and effectiveness and are substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of safety, efficacy, and performance.
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