K Number
K962256
Date Cleared
1996-12-06

(177 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
884.1690
Panel
OB
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Galileo Hysteroscopes are rigid endoscopes intended for direct visualization of cervical canal and uterine cavity for diagnostic and surgical procedures during gynecological procedures. The Galileo Laparoscopes are intended for direct visualization of the organs within the peritoneum for diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. The Galileo Laparoscopes are designed to be introduced through natural body cavities or through introducers, needles, trocars, catheters, sheaths or other devices with thru-lumens having inside diameters larger than the outside diameter of the endoscope.

Device Description

The Galileo Hysteroscopes and Laparoscopes are a line of reusable rigid endoscopes based on existing endoscope technology. The Galileo Hysteroscopes and Laparoscopes will be available in various lengths, diameters and configurations for the convenience of the user. Two designs of endoscopes are available: Galileo Rod and Lens Design Endoscope and Galileo Fiber Optic Design Endoscope.

AI/ML Overview

This 510(k) summary does not contain information related to acceptance criteria or a study proving device performance. The document describes the device, its intended use, and compares it to legally marketed predicate devices, focusing on technological equivalence rather than performance validation against specific criteria.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information.

§ 884.1690 Hysteroscope and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A hysteroscope is a device used to permit direct viewing of the cervical canal and the uterine cavity by a telescopic system introduced into the uterus through the cervix. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures other than sterilization. This generic type of device may include obturators and sheaths, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheaters, light sources and cables, and component parts.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards).(2) Class I for hysteroscope accessories that are not part of a specialized instrument or device delivery system; do not have adapters, connectors, channels, or do not have portals for electrosurgical, laser, or other power sources. Such hysteroscope accessory instruments include: lens cleaning brush, cannula (without trocar or valves), clamp/hemostat/grasper, curette, instrument guide, forceps, dissector, mechanical (noninflatable), and scissors. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9.