510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2003Ebi Vuecath Spinal Endoscopic System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cleared on Feb 9, 2001 after a 21-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Feb 9, 2001
- Review
- 21 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRX
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK010179 Ebi Vuecath Spinal Endoscopic SystemEbi, L.P. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK063078 MicroendoscopeAcclarent, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK100533 Vista Endoscope,89 CM, 56CM , Scout Blunt-Tipped Guide- 106 CM, 86…Vibrynt, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK183264 Flex-THOR scopeKARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · 2019
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K063078MicroendoscopeAcclarent, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly2descendants
- K100533Vista Endoscope,89 CM, 56CM , Scout Blunt-Tipped Guide- 106 CM, 86 CM, 53 CM, Models…Vibrynt, Inc. · 2011 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K183264Flex-THOR scopeKARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · 2019 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K010179 | Ebi Vuecath Spinal Endoscopic System | Ebi, L.P. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K063078 | Microendoscope | Acclarent, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K100533 | Vista Endoscope,89 CM, 56CM , Scout Blunt-Tipped Guide- 106 CM, 86 CM, 53 CM… | Vibrynt, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K183264 | Flex-THOR scope | KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K063078 | Microendoscope | 2006 | 2 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2003 | Not classified | Z-1006-03 | Labeling False and Misleading | Non sterile device is labeled sterile. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K063078 (Acclarent, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HRX devicesHRX Arthroscope: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HRX
9in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HRX
107in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HRX
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HRX
2,076in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HRX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 89 | 3 | 421 |
| 2008 | 9 | 115 | 13 | 441 |
| 2009 | 11 | 139 | 23 | 558 |
| 2010 | 9 | 114 | 12 | 612 |
| 2011 | 3 | 84 | 6 | 631 |
| 2012 | 11 | 102 | 0 | 778 |
| 2013 | 12 | 90 | 4 | 678 |
| 2014 | 9 | 140 | 0 | 802 |
| 2015 | 4 | 132 | 7 | 763 |
| 2016 | 8 | 89 | 0 | 469 |
| 2017 | 4 | 97 | 0 | 934 |
| 2018 | 12 | 101 | 1 | 1,581 |
| 2019 | 12 | 45 | 0 | 1,676 |
| 2020 | 7 | 141 | 0 | 1,706 |
| 2021 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 1,908 |
| 2022 | 3 | 89 | 0 | 1,406 |
| 2023 | 4 | 249 | 0 | 1,852 |
| 2024 | 6 | 110 | 1 | 2,427 |
| 2025 | 9 | 107 | 0 | 2,076 |
| 2026 | 7 | 217 | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K010179 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K010179: Ebi Vuecath Spinal Endoscopic System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K010179
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026