# K072088: Flexible Trans-Nasal Video Esophagoscope with Digital Video Processor and Disposable Endosheath Systems

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Vision-Sciences, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 29, 2007 after 30 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). 12 ancestors in all.
70 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
0 of 83 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K031786: Tne-2000 Esophagoscope with Ecs-D Endosheath System, Vision-Sciences, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K091768: Video Sciences BRS-5000 Video Bronchoscope with Endosheath System, Dpu-5000/Dpu-5050 Video Processor & Accessories (2009), 66 descendants of its own
- K130845: Ambu Ascope 3 5.0/2.2; Ambu Ascope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu Aview (2013), 64 descendants of its own
- K161656: Ambu aScope 3 Regular 5.0/2.2, Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2, Ambu aScope 3 Large 5.8/2.8, Ambu aView Monitor (2016), 40 descendants of its own
- K173727: Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu aScope 3 Regular 5.0/2.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Regular 5.0/2.2; Ambu aScope 3 Large 5.8/2.8 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Large 5.8/2.8; Ambu aView Monitor (2018), 39 descendants of its own
- K160766: Ambu USR, Ambu M (2016), 14 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The flexible trans-nasal video esophagoscope with EndoSheath® System is intended for use in endoscopic access and examination of the larynx, esophagus and gastro-esophageal junction. The system may also be used to aid in intubation. The digital video processor is intended for use with the VSI flexible video scope.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K072088
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology