510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPaediscope, Model # P010A and PF011A
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aesculap, Inc. · GWG Endoscope, Neurological
Cleared on Mar 18, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K983365 (Aesculap, Inc., 1998) and 4 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 18, 2002
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GWG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K954899 (1995). 5 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK954899 Rigid Neuroview EndoscopeNeuro Navigational Corp. · 1995
- This deviceK014149 Paediscope, Model # P010A and PF011AAesculap, Inc. · 2002
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K954899 | Rigid Neuroview Endoscope | Neuro Navigational Corp. | 1995 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K014149 | Paediscope, Model # P010A and PF011A | Aesculap, Inc. | 2002 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), 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? (5)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K983365 | Aesculap Minop SystemSummary page 2…/=2 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE The new Paediscope described in this premarket notification is substantially equivalent to those predicate devices: . Aesculap MINOP System (K983365) . Aesculap Ventriculoscope System (K954394) . Neuro Navigational Neuroview (K954899) . Medtronic PSMedical Channel Neuroscope (K… | 1998 |
| * | K954394 | Aesculap Ventriculoscope SystemSummary page 2…pe described in this premarket notification is substantially equivalent to those predicate devices: . Aesculap MINOP System (K983365) . Aesculap Ventriculoscope System (K954394) . Neuro Navigational Neuroview (K954899) . Medtronic PSMedical Channel Neuroscope (K002572) . Storz Miniature Neuroendoscope (K0… | 1996 |
| * | K954899 | Rigid Neuroview EndoscopeSummary page 2…on is substantially equivalent to those predicate devices: . Aesculap MINOP System (K983365) . Aesculap Ventriculoscope System (K954394) . Neuro Navigational Neuroview (K954899) . Medtronic PSMedical Channel Neuroscope (K002572) . Storz Miniature Neuroendoscope (K002704) § WEALTY 5 O %4,… | 1995 |
| * | K002572 | Medtronic PS Medical Channelscope Endoscope, Models 2232-001, 2232-002, 2232-003…Summary page 2…devices: . Aesculap MINOP System (K983365) . Aesculap Ventriculoscope System (K954394) . Neuro Navigational Neuroview (K954899) . Medtronic PSMedical Channel Neuroscope (K002572) . Storz Miniature Neuroendoscope (K002704) § WEALTY 5 O %4, & o SERVICEg & Sl 2 C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMA… | 2000 |
| * | K002704 | Ksea Miniature NeuroendoscopeSummary page 2…. Aesculap Ventriculoscope System (K954394) . Neuro Navigational Neuroview (K954899) . Medtronic PSMedical Channel Neuroscope (K002572) . Storz Miniature Neuroendoscope (K002704) § WEALTY 5 O %4, & o SERVICEg & Sl 2 C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service ‘ _ . ‘ F… | 2000 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- 1 of the 5 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K983365.
How does its category compare?
All GWG devicesGWG Endoscope, Neurological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GWG
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GWG
269in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GWG
2in 2011
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GWG
33in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GWG, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2017 | 4 | 126 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 4 | 128 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 | 156 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 | 3 | 106 | 0 | 21 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 5 | 269 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 33 |
| 2026 | 4 | 217 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Aesculap's Paediscope is intended for use in endoscope-assisted microneurosurgery and pure neuroendoscopy (i.e. ventriculoscopy) for direct visualization, diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures such as ventriculostomies, biopsies and removal of cysts, tumors and other obstructions.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K014149 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K014149: Paediscope, Model # P010A and PF011A.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K014149
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026