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Automated Endoscope Channel Cleaner

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Product Code
Definition
An automated endoscope channel cleaner is a device intended to replace all or a portion of manual cleaning of internal passages and ports of compatible reusable flexible endoscopes. Cleaning is conducted using an agent that exerts physical force (e.g., friction) on single or multiple channels of compatible endoscopes for removal of soil. This device type is not intended to provide or replace high-level disinfection or sterilization.
Physical State
The device may be supplied with accessories used in the cleaning process. The device may include hardware and software to allow for data collection and review. The device does not include software that outputs any clinical interpretation of the data.
Technical Method
Cleans endoscope channels using a cleaning agent which mixes with water to form a slurry. The slurry shots travel through the endoscope channels and the physical action created through friction of slurry particles and the inner surface of the lumen, is what removes soil from the endoscope.
Target Area
Gastrointestinal tract
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.6994
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code SEW is linked to regulation 21CFR880.6994, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.

Automated Endoscope Channel Cleaner

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An automated endoscope channel cleaner is a device intended to replace all or a portion of manual cleaning of internal passages and ports of compatible reusable flexible endoscopes. Cleaning is conducted using an agent that exerts physical force (e.g., friction) on single or multiple channels of compatible endoscopes for removal of soil. This device type is not intended to provide or replace high-level disinfection or sterilization.
Physical State
The device may be supplied with accessories used in the cleaning process. The device may include hardware and software to allow for data collection and review. The device does not include software that outputs any clinical interpretation of the data.
Technical Method
Cleans endoscope channels using a cleaning agent which mixes with water to form a slurry. The slurry shots travel through the endoscope channels and the physical action created through friction of slurry particles and the inner surface of the lumen, is what removes soil from the endoscope.
Target Area
Gastrointestinal tract
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.6994
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code SEW is linked to regulation 21CFR880.6994, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.