FDA Product Code BWH: Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid)
If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
Leading manufacturers include Boston Scientific Corporation.
FDA 510(k) Cleared Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid) Devices (Product Code BWH)
About Product Code BWH - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
6 total 510(k) submissions under product code BWH since 1984, with 6 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 78 days).
Submission volume has increased in recent years - 1 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 0 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.
FDA Review Time
Recent submissions under BWH have taken an average of 14 days to reach a decision - down from 91 days historically, suggesting improved FDA processing for this classification.
BWH devices are reviewed by the Anesthesiology panel. Browse all Anesthesiology devices →