# K051972: Karl Storz Trans-Nasal Esophagoscope

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 15, 2005 after 25 days
- Product code: EOX (Esophagoscope (Flexible Or Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4710
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 5 generations back to K921244 (1992). 13 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 16 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K981458: Ksea Rhino-Laryngo-Broncho-Fiberscope,Pediatric Broncho-Fiberscope, and Broncho-Fiberscope,11001RK, 11002BC & 110, Karl Storz Endoscopy (1998) Summary page 1.
- K031786: Tne-2000 Esophagoscope with Ecs-D Endosheath System, Vision-Sciences, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K223072: PENTAX Medical Video Esophagoscope EE17-J10 (2022), 0 descendants of its own
- K192523: CMOS Video Esophagoscope SSU (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Karl Storz Trans-Nasal Esophagoscopes are designed to be used by qualified surgeons and physicians and are indicated for endoscopic access and examination of the nasal sinuses, larynx, esophagus and gastro-esophageal junction and, using additional accessories, to perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K051972
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology