510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVisera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VT
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · EOB Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Cleared on Sep 21, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K013591 (Olympus Optical Co., Ltd., 2001) after a 15-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1993. 5 of the 169 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 159 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 21, 2005
- Review
- 15 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EOB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K931154 (1993). 9 ancestors in all, the oldest K850978 (1985). 159 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 5 of the 169 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 4 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 3 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK013591 Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary…Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001
- This deviceK052452 Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VTOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 158 of its ownK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 132 of its ownK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 57 of its ownK112680 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 34 of its ownK111425 Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 19 of its ownK123365 Olympus LTF-190-10-3D, Maj-Y0154, Olympus CV-190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2013
Showing 5 of 159 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 159 · See all- K061313Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · cites it directly158descendants
- K100584Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · 2 generations on132descendants
- K112680Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · 3 generations on57descendants
- K111425Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · 2 generations on34descendants
- K123365Olympus LTF-190-10-3D, Maj-Y0154, Olympus CV-190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2013 · 3 generations on19descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K931154 | Evis 200 System | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −3 | K963033 | BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | 6 |
| −2 | K981543 | Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and… | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | 5 |
| −1 | K013591 | Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary Equipment | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K052452 | Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VT | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K061313 | Evis Exera 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2006 | Class I |
| +2 | K100584 | Evis Exeraii 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2010 | 9 |
| +3 | K112680 | Evis Exera Iii Video System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2012 | 6 |
| +2 | K111425 | Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2012 | 1 |
| +3 | K123365 | Olympus LTF-190-10-3D, Maj-Y0154, Olympus CV-190 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 1 |
| 2026 | 16 | 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.
5 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new EOB device
- #1 K253184 Video Rhinolaryngoscope System (Disposable…score 14.4 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K013591 | Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary EquipmentSummary page 2…=== 3 Predicate Device Information * Device Name Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Olympus XENF-TP * 510(k) No: K013591 * Decision Date: 12126/2001 4 Device Description… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (159)
See all 1591 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K061313 | Evis Exera 180 System Class I | 2006 | 158 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K061313Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Cites it directly · ◆ in the 2006 descendants bar of FIG. 16 Class I recalls
- K121959Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2013 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 18 Class I recalls
- K183419EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF-XT190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2019 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2019 descendants bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K250862Evis Exera Iii Bronchovideoscope (Olympus BF-XP190); Evis Exera Iii Bronchovideoscope (Olympus BF-P190)…Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2025 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2025 descendants bar of FIG. 14 Class I recalls
- K201758EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF-XP190, EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF-P190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2021 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.6 years on median.
- 4 of the 9 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K061313 (Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, 2006) has gone furthest, with 158 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K013591.
How does its category compare?
All EOB devicesEOB Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · EOB
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EOB
192in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EOB
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EOB
1,338in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EOB, 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 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 209 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 | 282 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 115 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 6 | 216 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 6 | 230 | 0 | 23 |
| 2019 | 8 | 149 | 0 | 51 |
| 2020 | 3 | 175 | 0 | 47 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 345 |
| 2022 | 6 | 178 | 1 | 1,158 |
| 2023 | 3 | 107 | 1 | 1,352 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,498 |
| 2025 | 3 | 192 | 0 | 1,338 |
| 2026 | 5 | 180 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This instrument has been designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, display monitor, endo-therapy accessories, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the nasal and nasopharyngeal lumens.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K052452 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K052452: Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VT.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052452
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026