# K040949: Viaduct Miniscope and Accessories

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Acueity, Inc.
- Decided: May 7, 2004 after 25 days
- Product code: GCT (Light Source, Endoscope, Xenon Arc)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K926166 (1993). 8 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 9 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K011189: Viaduct Microendoscope and Accessories, Acueity, Inc. (2001) Summary page 2.
- K983527: Microendoscope, Miniaturized Biopsy Scope, Dofi Technologies, Inc. (1999) Summary page 2.

## Indications for use
The Acueity ViaDuct Miniscope and Accessories are intended for use by a physician for viewing an interior cavity of the human body through either a natural opening or an incision. The accessory device is capable of grasping soft tissue for biopsy. The instruments are to be used for diagnostic purposes only and are not intended for therapeutic use.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K040949
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology