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The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is intended to by used to visualize organs, cavities and canals in the urinary tract (urethra, bladder, ureter, calyces and renal papillae) via transurethral or percutaneous access routes. It can also be used in conjunction with endoscopic accessories to perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the urinary tract.
The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is a software-controlled digital flexible ureteroscope system that consists of the StoneSmart Connect Console and the Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope. The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is designed to allow the physician to access, visualize and perform procedures in the urinary tract.
The proposed devices within the scope of this Special 510(k) premarket notification are the StoneSmart Connect Console and the LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope (without pressure monitoring).
Changes to the StoneSmart Connect Console (cleared under K221515 on 02-FEB-2023) include software changes to introduce a new user control feature (referred to as "Aiming Beam Mode") that is designed to provide the physician with more options to reduce interference from high intensity laser aiming beams within the live image displayed by the LithoVue Elite ureteroscope system and implement software bug fixes and enhancements.
The proposed LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope is the same as the predicate LithoVue Elite Sinqle-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope with pressure monitoring (K221515) with respect to its design, performance, intended use, operating principle, and fundamental technology, except that it does not possess the pressure monitoring capability.
This document is a 510(k) summary for the StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope. It details the device's characteristics and its substantial equivalence to a predicate device (K221515).
Based on the provided text, the device is an endoscope system used to visualize the urinary tract and perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. The core of the submission revolves around software changes to the console and the removal of the pressure monitoring capability from the ureteroscope.
Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study that proves the device meets them, based on the provided text:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance:
The document doesn't explicitly present a table of acceptance criteria in the way one might see for an AI/ML device (e.g., predefined sensitivity/specificity thresholds). Instead, it relies on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device (K221515) by comparing technological and performance characteristics. The acceptance criterion is implicitly that the changes do not negatively impact safety or effectiveness, and the device performs similarly or better than the predicate.
Here's a table based on the "Comparison of Key Technological/Performance Characteristics" section, which serves as the evidence for meeting the implicit acceptance criterion of substantial equivalence:
| Characteristic | Proposed Device Performance | Predicate Device Performance (K221515) | Substantial Equivalence Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reusability | Ureteroscope: Single Use; Console: Reusable | Ureteroscope: Single Use; Console: Reusable | Same |
| Ureteroscope Type | Flexible | Flexible | Same |
| Ureteroscope is Provided | Sterile | Sterile | Same |
| Sterilization Agent | Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Same |
| Power Input (Workstation) | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | Same |
| Imager Type | CMOS | CMOS | Same |
| Imager Location | Distal | Distal | Same |
| Illumination Source | LED | LED | Same |
| Ureteroscope supports real-time intraluminal pressure monitoring | No | Yes | The proposed ureteroscope does not support real-time intraluminal pressure monitoring. (This is a difference, but the submission argues it doesn't alter suitability for intended use, likely because pressure monitoring is not a core "vision" function and its absence is not considered a safety/effectiveness concern for the primary indication). |
| Aiming Beam Mode | Yes | No | Aiming beam mode is a new feature introduced with the proposed console. It is an optional (user-activated) feature designed to provide the physician with more options to reduce interference from high intensity laser aiming beams within the live image displayed by the LithoVue Elite ureteroscope system. (This is an improvement/addition that is argued to not impact substantial equivalence negatively, but rather enhance user experience). |
| Shaft Working Length | 68 cm | 68 cm | Same |
| Shaft OD | 9.5F | 9.5F | Same |
| Insertion Portion Width (Distal Face) | 7.7 F | 7.7 F | Same |
| Working Channel Size | 3.6 F (1.15mm MIN ABS) | 3.6 F (1.15mm MIN ABS) | Same |
| Working Length | 82 cm | 82 cm | Same |
| Deflection | Active and Passive | Active and Passive | Same |
| Degree of Active Deflection | 270° in both directions | 270° in both directions | Same |
| Field of View (in air) | 120° (diagonal) | 120° (diagonal) | Same |
| Working Distance | 2 - 50 mm | 2 - 50 mm | Same |
| Direction of View | 0° (forward viewing) | 0° (forward viewing) | Same |
| Resolution | Typical (5mm Distance): >9.81 lp/mm | Typical (5mm Distance): >9.81 lp/mm | Same |
| Video Latency (Max.) | 155 ms | 155 ms | Same |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:
The document states: "Design verification (bench) testing for visualization, mechanical performance, and durability, conducted by utilizing the predicate ureteroscope (K221515), remains valid for the proposed ureteroscope. Changes to the cleared console (K221515) are limited to software changes only. The existing bench testing information/data reviewed by the FDA for the predicate console (reference K221515) remains valid for the proposed console."
This indicates that a new clinical test set was not used for this submission. The "test set" for performance evaluation is effectively the data that supported the previous K221515 clearance. The document focuses on demonstrating that the changes (software update and removal of pressure monitoring) do not invalidate the prior testing.
- Sample size for test set: Not explicitly mentioned for this submission. It relies on the testing performed for K221515.
- Data provenance: Not specified for K221515's data (e.g., country of origin, retrospective/prospective).
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:
This information is not provided in the document. Given that this is largely a performance and software change submission for an existing device, and not an AI/ML diagnostic system with new clinical claims requiring interpretation of images by experts, such details are generally not included. The "ground truth" for a ureteroscope is its ability to visualize and manipulate within the urinary tract, which is assessed through bench testing and, for prior clearances, likely clinical use data (though not detailed here).
4. Adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:
This information is not provided. Not applicable for bench testing or performance verification of an endoscope system.
5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
No. An MRMC study is typically for evaluating the diagnostic performance of software, especially AI, in assisting human readers. This submission is for an endoscope system (hardware and software for visualization and procedure) and not specifically an AI-based diagnostic aid that assists human readers in interpreting images for a specific diagnostic outcome. The "Aiming Beam Mode" is a user control feature for image quality, not an AI interpretation feature.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
No. This is not an AI/ML algorithm that operates standalone to provide a diagnostic output. The "algorithm" here refers to the software controlling the endoscope system and processing the live video feed. Its performance is intrinsically tied to the human operator using the device for visualization and intervention.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc):
For this type of device and submission, the "ground truth" relates to the functional performance of the device:
- Visualization Quality: Resolution, field of view, working distance (bench tested, as shown in the table).
- Mechanical Performance: Deflection, shaft dimensions.
- Safety: Biocompatibility, electrical safety, EMC, sterility (tested or demonstrated as equivalent to previously tested predicate).
- Software Functionality: Verification and validation of software changes (e.g., Aiming Beam Mode) against specifications.
The document states: "Design verification (bench) testing for visualization, mechanical performance, and durability, conducted by utilizing the predicate ureteroscope (K221515), remains valid for the proposed ureteroscope." This implies the ground truth for these aspects comes from bench test standards and measurements.
For software, the "ground truth" is adherence to software requirements and specifications through V&V activities. "Software testing was completed. The software documentation stipulated in FDA guidance document... was included in this premarket submission."
8. The sample size for the training set:
Not applicable. This submission is not for an AI/ML model that would have a "training set" in the traditional sense. The software changes are bug fixes and a new user control feature, which are typically developed and tested using standard software engineering practices (unit testing, integration testing, system testing) rather than a machine learning training dataset.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
Not applicable. As above, there's no "training set" in the context of machine learning. The "ground truth" for software development would be the documented requirements and design specifications, against which the software's functionality is verified and validated.
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December 12, 2023
Boston Scientific Corporation Urology and Pelvic Health Division Alexandra Skinner Regulatory Affairs Specialist 100 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, MA 01752
Re: K233645
Trade/Device Name: StoneSmart Connect Console, LithoVue Elite Standard Deflection, LithoVue Elite Reverse Deflection Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FGB Dated: November 13, 2023 Received: November 14, 2023
Dear Alexandra Skinner:
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.
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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 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-reportingcombination-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.
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-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K233645
Device Name StoneSmart Connect Console LithoVue Elite Standard Deflection LithoVue Elite Reverse Deflection
Indications for Use (Describe)
The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is intended to by used to visualize organs, cavities and canals in the urinary tract (urethra, bladder, ureter, calyces and renal papillae) via transurethral or percutaneous access routes. It can also be used in conjunction with endoscopic accessories to perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the urinary tract.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Summary for LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System
Date Prepared: 13-NOV-2023
A. Submitter
Boston Scientific Corporation Urology Division 100 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, MA 01752
B. Contacts
Alexandra Skinner Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 508-382-9492 Alexandra.Skinner@bsci.com
C. Device Names
| Trade Name(s): | StoneSmart Connect ConsoleLithoVue Elite Standard DeflectionLithoVue Elite Reverse Deflection |
|---|---|
| Common/Usual Name: | Ureteroscope and Accessories,Flexible/Rigid |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §876.1500 |
| Regulation Name: | Endoscope and accessories |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | FGB |
D. Predicate and Reference Devices
For the purpose of establishing 'substantial equivalence', the design and technological characteristics of the proposed StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope were compared to the following 510(k)-cleared devices.
| Predicate Device | |
|---|---|
| Device Trade Name(s): | StoneSmart™ Connect Console and LithoVue™Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope withPressure Monitoring |
| Regulation Name: | Endoscope and accessories |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §876.1500 |
| Classification: | Class II |
Predicate Device for Establishing 'Substantial Equivalence'
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| Product Code: | FGB |
|---|---|
| 510(k) Submitter/Holder: | Boston Scientific Corporation, Marlborough, MA |
| 510(k) #/ | K221515 |
| Clearance Date | February 2, 2023 |
E. Device Description
The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is a software-controlled digital flexible ureteroscope system that consists of the StoneSmart Connect Console and the Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope. The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is designed to allow the physician to access, visualize and perform procedures in the urinary tract.
The proposed devices within the scope of this Special 510(k) premarket notification are the StoneSmart Connect Console and the LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope (without pressure monitoring).
Changes to the StoneSmart Connect Console (cleared under K221515 on 02-FEB-2023) include software changes to introduce a new user control feature (referred to as "Aiming Beam Mode") that is designed to provide the physician with more options to reduce interference from high intensity laser aiming beams within the live image displayed by the LithoVue Elite ureteroscope system and implement software bug fixes and enhancements.
The proposed LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope is the same as the predicate LithoVue Elite Sinqle-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope with pressure monitoring (K221515) with respect to its design, performance, intended use, operating principle, and fundamental technology, except that it does not possess the pressure monitoring capability.
F. Intended Use/Indications for Use
The indications for use of the LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System (cleared under K221515, on 02-FEB-2023) remains valid; therefore, no change to the cleared indications for use (presented below) is being proposed in the current submission.
The LithoVue Elite Digital Flexible Ureteroscope System is intended to be used to visualize organs, cavities and canals in the urinary tract (urethra, bladder, ureter, calvces and renal papillae) via transurethral or percutaneous access routes. It can also be used in conjunction with endoscopic accessories to perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the urinary tract.
G. Operating Principle
The operating principle for the illumination and intraluminal pressure monitoring of the predicate ureteroscope system (submitted under K221515) is unchanged and therefore applies to the proposed ureteroscope system. The illumination is generated by an LED located in the ureteroscope handle and transmitted to the distal tip lens via a fiber-optic
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illumination fiber. A digital CMOS imager located in the distal tip of the ureteroscope provides the raw image data from the surgical field. The raw image data is transferred from the CMOS imager through the ureteroscope handle, via the umbilicus, to the console for processing and output to an external display.
The console supports real-time intraluminal pressure monitoring when used with a LithoVue Elite ureteroscope with pressure monitoring capability, which contains the piezoresistive MEMS absolute pressure sensor located at the distal tip. The proposed ureteroscope, submitted as part of the current application, does not have pressure measuring/monitoring capability.
H. Comparison of Key Technological/Performance Characteristics
The proposed StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope (without pressure monitoring) have the same technological characteristics and fundamental design as the predicate devices.
| Proposed StoneSmartConnect Console andLithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital FlexibleUreteroscope (withoutPressure Monitoring) | Predicate StoneSmartConnect Console andLithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital FlexibleUreteroscope (withPressure Monitoring)(K221515) | SubstantialEquivalenceDiscussion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reusability | Ureteroscope (withoutpressure monitoring):Single UseConsole: Reusable | Ureteroscope (withpressure monitoring):Single UseConsole: Reusable | Same |
| UreteroscopeType | Flexible | Flexible | Same |
| Ureteroscope isProvided | Sterile | Sterile | Same |
| SterilizationAgent | Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Same |
| Power Input(Workstation) | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | Same |
| Imager Type | CMOS | CMOS | Same |
| Imager Location | Distal | Distal | Same |
| IlluminationSource | LED | LED | Same |
| Ureteroscopesupports real-time intraluminal | No | Yes | The proposedureteroscope doesnot support real- |
| Proposed StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope (without Pressure Monitoring) | Predicate StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope (with Pressure Monitoring) (K221515) | Substantial Equivalence Discussion | |
| pressure monitoring | time intraluminal pressure monitoring. | ||
| Aiming Beam Mode | Yes | No | Aiming beam mode is a new feature introduced with the proposed console. It is an optional (user-activated) feature that is designed to provide the physician with more options to reduce interference from high intensity laser aiming beams within the live image displayed by the LithoVue Elite ureteroscope system. |
| Ureteroscope Mechanical Specifications | |||
| Shaft Working Length | 68 cm | 68 cm | Same |
| Shaft OD | 9.5F | 9.5F | Same |
| Insertion Portion Width (Distal Face) | 7.7 F | 7.7 F | Same |
| Working Channel Size | 3.6 F (1.15mm MIN ABS) | 3.6 F (1.15mm MIN ABS) | Same |
| Working Length | 82 cm | 82 cm | Same |
| Deflection | Active and Passive | Active and Passive | Same |
| Degree of Active Deflection | 270° in both directions | 270° in both directions | Same |
| Optical Specifications | |||
| Proposed StoneSmartConnect Console andLithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital FlexibleUreteroscope (withoutPressure Monitoring) | Predicate StoneSmartConnect Console andLithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital FlexibleUreteroscope (withPressure Monitoring)(K221515) | SubstantialEquivalenceDiscussion | |
| Field of View (inair) | 120° (diagonal) | 120° (diagonal) | Same |
| WorkingDistance | 2 - 50 mm | 2 - 50 mm | Same |
| Direction of View | 0° (forward viewing) | 0° (forward viewing) | Same |
| Resolution | Typical (5mm Distance):>9.81 lp/mm | Typical (5mmDistance): >9.81 lp/mm | Same |
| Video Latency(Max.) | 155 ms | 155 ms | Same |
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-Substantial Equivalence
A direct comparison of key characteristics demonstrates that the proposed StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope (without pressure monitoring) are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices with respect to intended use, technological characteristics, and performance characteristics. The differences between the proposed and predicate devices do not alter the suitability of the proposed devices for their intended use.
J. Performance Testing
Design verification (bench) testing for visualization, mechanical performance, and durability, conducted by utilizing the predicate ureteroscope (K221515), remains valid for the proposed ureteroscope. Changes to the cleared console (K221515) are limited to software changes only. The existing bench testing information/data reviewed by the FDA for the predicate console (reference K221515) remains valid for the proposed console.
Software testing was completed. The software documentation stipulated in FDA guidance document, Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions (issued June 14, 2023) was included in this premarket submission.
The proposed ureteroscope does not introduce any new direct or indirect patientcontacting materials, as compared to the predicate ureteroscope. Furthermore, the predicate ureteroscope with its additional patient-contacting components to support its pressure monitoring capability is considered a worst-case device for biocompatibility testing purposes. Therefore, the biocompatibility test results reviewed by the FDA for the predicate ureteroscope (reference K221515) also support the proposed ureteroscope (without pressure monitoring). Thus, additional biocompatibility testing was not required for the proposed device. The console is non-patient contacting; therefore, no biocompatibility testing is required.
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There are no differences between the predicate ureteroscope (with pressure monitoring) and the proposed ureteroscope (without pressure monitoring) that could affect the shelf life or sterility; therefore, sterilization and shelf-life evaluations were not required. The console is a durable medical device that will be supplied non-sterile and is not intended to be sterilized by the user. Handling and storage conditions, as described in the console user's manual, are not expected to affect the safety or effectiveness of the console. Therefore, sterilization and shelf-life testing are not required for the console.
Changes to the cleared console (K221515) are limited to software changes only and the predicate ureteroscope with active pressure monitoring is considered a worstcase device for electrical safety and EMC testing purposes. Therefore, the previously reviewed electrical safety and EMC test results for the predicate ureteroscope and console (reference K221515) also support the proposed ureteroscope and console.
K. Conclusion
Based on the intended use/indications for use, comparison of key technological characteristics, and performance testing presented in this premarket notification, it is concluded that the proposed StoneSmart Connect Console and LithoVue Elite Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices (cleared under K221515).
§ 876.1500 Endoscope and accessories.
(a)
Identification. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.(b)
Classification —(1)Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.