Cleared Traditional

AUTOMATIC ENDOSCOPE (K832458) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II General Hospital device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K832458 · American Endoscopy, Inc. · General Hospital
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Oct 1983
Decision
86d
Days
Class 2
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K832458 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AUTOMATIC ENDOSCOPE. Classified as Washer, Cleaner, Automated, Endoscope (product code NVE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by American Endoscopy, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 20, 1983 after a review of 86 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA general hospital device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K832458 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 26, 1983
Decision Date October 20, 1983
Days to Decision 86 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General Hospital (HO)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
43d faster than avg
Panel avg: 129d · This submission: 86d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code NVE Washer, Cleaner, Automated, Endoscope
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition This Automated Device Is Intended To Be Used To Clean Endoscopes. Endoscopes That Are Intended To Be Cleaned By The Automated Cleaner System Should Have Been Pre-cleaned And Tested For Leaks And Lumen Obstructions According To The Instrument Manufacturer's Instructions And Current Professional Practices Prior To Processing In The System. The System Includes A Chemical Dispensing System That Meters Out A Predetermined Volume Of Detergent During The Appropriate Cleaning Cycle. 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). The Instrument Is Placed In A Tray With Each Lumen End Positioned In Opposite Sides Of The Tray To Allow Enough Detergent And Rinsing Water Pass Through The Lumens Of The Endoscopes.
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most General Hospital devices follow this clearance model.