Cleared Traditional

K173727 - Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
Ambu aScope 3 Regular 5.0/2.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Regular 5.0/2.2 Ambu aScope 3 Large 5.8/2.8 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Large 5.8/2.8 Ambu aView Monitor
Mar 2018
Decision
113d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K173727 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2. This device is classified as a Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid) (Class II - Special Controls, product code EOQ).

Submitted by Ambu A/S (Ballerup, DK). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 28, 2018, 113 days after receiving the submission on December 5, 2017.

This device falls under the Ear, Nose, Throat FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 874.4680. A Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Is A Tubular Endoscopic Device With Any Of A Group Of Accessory Devices Which Attach To The Bronchoscope And Is Intended To Examine Or Treat The Larynx And Tracheobronchial Tree. If The Device Is Reprocessed, Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. 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)..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K173727 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 05, 2017
Decision Date March 28, 2018
Days to Decision 113 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Ear, Nose, Throat (EN)
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Device Classification

Product Code EOQ — Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid)
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 874.4680
Definition A Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Is A Tubular Endoscopic Device With Any Of A Group Of Accessory Devices Which Attach To The Bronchoscope And Is Intended To Examine Or Treat The Larynx And Tracheobronchial Tree. If The Device Is Reprocessed, Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. 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).

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