FG-36UX, ULTRASOUND UPPER GI FIBERSCOPE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K961974 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | FG-36UX, ULTRASOUND UPPER GI FIBERSCOPE |
| Applicant | Pentax Precision Instrument Corp. |
| Product Code | ITX · Radiology |
| Decision Date | Feb 10, 1997 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.1570 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic, Pediatric |
Intended Use
The FG-36UX, Ultrasound Fiber Gastroscope, is intended to provide optical and sonographic visualization of, and therapeutic access to, the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. The Upper GI Gastrointestinal Tract includes, but is not limited to, the organs; tissues; and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Small Bowel, and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced per orally when the indications consistent with the requirement for procedure(s) are observed in Adult and Pediatric patient populations.
Device Story
FG-36UX is an ultrasound fiber gastroscope for upper GI tract visualization and therapy. Device features flexible insertion tube, control body, and bifurcated umbilicus connecting to external light source and Hitachi ultrasound scanners (EUB-405, -515, -555). Distal tip contains convex linear array electronic transducer for sonography, plus light-carrying bundles for optical visualization. Physician operates device via control body (angulation, air/water, suction, accessory elevator). Working channel allows introduction of biopsy forceps or other accessories. Device provides real-time optical and sonographic images to clinician, facilitating diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in the upper GI tract. Benefits include combined endoscopic and sonographic assessment of GI organs and underlying tissues.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Convex linear array electronic ultrasound transducer; fiber-optic illumination and visualization bundles; flexible insertion tube; compatible with external light sources and Hitachi EUB-series scanners. Immersible design. No software-based processing internal to the scope; signal processing performed by external Hitachi ultrasound scanner.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring optical and sonographic visualization of or therapeutic access to the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small bowel.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A diagnostic ultrasonic transducer is a device made of a piezoelectric material that converts electrical signals into acoustic signals and acoustic signals into electrical signals and intended for use in diagnostic ultrasonic medical devices. Accessories of this generic type of device may include transmission media for acoustically coupling the transducer to the body surface, such as acoustic gel, paste, or a flexible fluid container.
Predicate Devices
- FG-32UA, Ultrasound Upper GI Fiberscope (K904573)
- Penatx K953876
- FD-32A, Fiber Duodenoscope (K812810)
- EUB-405, Ultrasound Scanner (K924126)
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