FDA Product Code OCX: Endoscopic Irrigation/suction System
Under FDA product code OCX, endoscopic irrigation and suction systems are cleared for fluid management during gastrointestinal endoscopy.
These devices supply sterile water or saline to wash the endoscopic view and aspirate fluid, debris, and secretions from the gastrointestinal lumen during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, maintaining visualization and enabling safe intervention.
OCX devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 and reviewed by the FDA Gastroenterology & Urology panel.
Leading manufacturers include Ga Health Company Limited, Erbe USA, Inc. and KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc..
FDA 510(k) Cleared Endoscopic Irrigation/suction System Devices (Product Code OCX)
About Product Code OCX - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
93 total 510(k) submissions under product code OCX since 1976, with 93 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 117 days).
Submission volume has declined in recent years - 7 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 14 in the prior period.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - OCX Product Code
FDA review times for OCX submissions have been consistent, averaging 129 days recently vs 116 days historically.
OCX devices are reviewed by the Gastroenterology & Urology panel. Browse all Gastroenterology & Urology devices →