← Product Code [EOB](/productcode/EOB) · K254299 # CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 0° (7241AS); CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 30° (7241BS); CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 45° (7241FS) (K254299) _Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · EOB · Sep 15, 2026 · Ear, Nose, Throat · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/device/K254299 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Karl Storz SE & CO. KG - **Product Code:** [EOB](/productcode/EOB.md) - **Decision Date:** Sep 15, 2026 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 874.4760 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Ear, Nose, Throat ## Indications for Use The irrigation sheaths are intended to provide irrigation in endoscopic diagnosis and surgical interventions in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. ## Device Story Stainless steel irrigation sheaths designed for use with rigid telescopes (endoscopes) in nasal and paranasal sinus procedures. Device features a LUER-Lock connection for irrigation fluid delivery to the distal tip of the telescope. Used in hospital and clinic settings by physicians. Sheaths are inserted over a telescope and locked in place to provide irrigation during endoscopic diagnosis or surgery. No suction capability or handle included. Benefits include improved visualization during procedures via distal tip irrigation. Device is reusable and requires reprocessing. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated through non-clinical bench testing, including flow rate, leak, and bending tests, and adherence to ISO 10993 series for biocompatibility and various standards for reprocessing (ISO 17664-1, ST79:2017, ISO 17665-1). ## Technological Characteristics Stainless steel construction. 4.8 mm outer diameter, 4.3 mm inner diameter, 14 cm working length. 0°, 30°, and 45° tip angles. LUER-Lock irrigation connection. Reusable; sterilized via moist heat (ISO 17665-1). Complies with ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - KARL STORZ Trocars, Cannulae, Sheaths ([K943816](/device/K943816.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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KG Jennifer Downing Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Dr.-Karl-Storz-Straße 34 Tuttlingen, BW 78532 Germany Re: K254299 Trade/Device Name: KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 0° (7241AS); KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 30° (7241BS); KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 45° (7241FS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4760 Regulation Name: Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOB Dated: August 14, 2026 Received: August 14, 2026 Dear Jennifer Downing: 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). 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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3). 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. 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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory- {2} K254299 - Jennifer Downing Page 3 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, JOYCE C. LIN -S for Shu-Chen Peng, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3} | Indications for Use | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K254299 | ? | | Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? | | KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 0° (7241AS); KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 30° (7241BS); KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 45° (7241FS) | | | | Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? | | The irrigation sheaths are intended to provide irrigation in endoscopic diagnosis and surgical interventions in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. | | | | Please select the types of uses (select one or both, as applicable). | ☑ Prescription Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ? | {4} STORZ KARL STORZ—ENDOSKOPE KARL STORZ Premarket Notification KARL STORZ Irrigation Sheaths 510(k) Summary ### 510(k) Summary This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92. All data included in this document is accurate and complete to the best of KARL STORZ's knowledge. | Submitter: | KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG Dr.-Karl-Storz-Straße 34 Tuttlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 78532 Establishment Registration Number: 9610617 | | --- | --- | | Contact: | Jennifer Downing Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist jennifer.downing@karlstorz.com Tel.: 1-424-218-8115 | | Date of Preparation: | September 14, 2026 | | Type of 510(k) Submission: | Traditional | | Device Identification: | Trade Names: KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 0° (7241AS); KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 30° (7241BS); KARL STORZ CLEARVISION Irrigation Sheath 45° (7241FS) | | Common Name: | Irrigation Sheaths | | Regulatory Class: | II | | Product Code: | EOB (Nasopharyngoscope, flexible or rigid) | | Classification Name: | 874.4760 - Nasopharyngoscope (flexible or rigid) | | Device Panel: | Division of Ear Nose & Throat Devices | | Predicate Device(s): | K943816, KARL STORZ Trocars, Cannulae, Sheaths The predicate device has not been subject to any recalls. | | Device Description: | The subject devices are stainless steel sheaths, into which a telescope (a type of rigid endoscope) is inserted and locked in place. The subject devices have a LUER-Lock connection for irrigation. Irrigation fluid flows through the connection and out the tip of the sheath, providing irrigation to the distal tip of the telescope. The subject devices have a 4.8 mm outer diameter and a 14 cm working length. | Page 1 of 4 {5} **STORZ** KARL STORZ—ENDOSKOPE *KARL STORZ Premarket Notification* KARL STORZ Irrigation Sheaths 510(k) Summary | Indications For Use: | The irrigation sheaths are intended to provide irrigation in endoscopic diagnosis and surgical interventions in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Environment of use | Hospital and clinic | | | | Technological Characteristics: | The comparison of technological characteristics is as follows: | | | | | | Subject Device | Predicate K943816 | | | **Type of Device** | Sinus irrigation Sheaths | Sinus suction / irrigation sheaths | | | **Outer Diameter** | 4.8 mm | 6.1 mm | | | **Inner Diameter** | 4.3 mm | 2.95 - 4.0 mm | | | **Working length** | 14 cm | 12 cm | | | **Viewing angle / Tip Angle** | 0° - 45° | 0° - 70° | | | **Design of Handle** | No handle | Detachable pistol grip handle with stopcock and suction / irrigation connections | | | **Tubing connection for irrigation** | LUER-Lock | LUER-Lock | | | **Suction connection** | No suction | Yes, LUER-Lock, on separate handle | Page 2 of 4 {6} STORZ KARL STORZ—ENDOSKOPE KARL STORZ Premarket Notification KARL STORZ Irrigation Sheaths 510(k) Summary | Non-Clinical Performance Data: | There are no performance standards or special controls developed under Section 514 of the FD&C Act for Irrigation Sheaths. However, the subject device follows the FDA recognized consensus standards and is tested according to the following standards and FDA Guidance: Biocompatibility testing The system complies with the following standards: - ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process - ISO 10993-2: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 2: Animal welfare requirements - ISO 10993-5: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity - ISO 10993-10: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 10: Tests skin sensitization - ISO 10993-11: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity - ISO 10993-12: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials - ISO 10993-18: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 18: Chemical characterization of materials - ISO 10993-23 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 23: Tests for irritation Reprocessing Validation The reprocessing data submitted complies with the following standards and guidance with regards to cleaning and sterilization: - ISO 17664-1: Processing of health care products - Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of medical devices - Part 1: Critical and semi-critical medical devices - TIR12:2020: Designing testing and labeling medical devices intended for processing by health care facilities: A guide for device manufacturers - ST79:2017: Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities - ISO 14937: Sterilization of health care products — General requirements for characterization of a sterilizing agent and | | --- | --- | Page 3 of 4 {7} **STORZ** KARL STORZ—ENDOSKOPE *KARL STORZ Premarket Notification* KARL STORZ Irrigation Sheaths 510(k) Summary | | the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices - ISO 17665-1: Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices - FDA Guidance Document Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling - ANSI / AAMI ST98: Cleaning validation of health care products - Requirements for development and validation of a cleaning process for medical devices - ANSI/AAMI ST77: Containment devices for reusable medical device sterilizationBench Testing The following bench testing was performed: - Flow Rate and Leak Test - Bending Test | | --- | --- | | Clinical Performance Data: | Clinical testing was not required to demonstrate the substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Non-clinical bench testing was sufficient to assess safety and effectiveness and to establish the substantial equivalence of the modifications. | | Conclusion: | The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrate that the subject device, KARL STORZ Irrigation Sheaths, is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports substantial equivalence to the predicate device. | Page 4 of 4 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/device/K254299](https://fda.innolitics.com/device/K254299) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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