# K072675: Smith & Nephew Arthroscope

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 15, 2007 after 24 days
- Product code: HRX (Arthroscope)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.1100
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K833587 (1983). 14 ancestors in all.
8 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 23 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K043395: Smith & Nephew Videoarthroscope, Smith & Nephew, Inc. (2005) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K101734: Visionscope High Definition Endoscopy Camera System with; Camera Control Unit; Camera Handpiece; Visionscope Endoscopes (2010), 7 descendants of its own
- K153606: LENS Camera Control Unit-WiFi, LENS Camera Unit-Non-WiFi, LENS camera head, Camera Coupler, Tablet Application (2016), 6 descendants of its own
- K190367: Smith & Nephew Tablet Application (2019), 3 descendants of its own
- K192876: INTELLIO Tablet Application (2020), 2 descendants of its own
- K203566: Tablet Application (2021), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The line of rigid Arthroscopes/ENT Endoscopes is indicated to provide illumination and visualization in: Diagnostic and operative arthroscopic procedures. Endoscopic examination and treatment of the nasal cavities and nasal pharynx. In addition, the Smith & Nephew 4 mm diameter rigid Arthroscopes/ENT Endoscopes are indicated to provide illumination and visualization in: The removal of loose bodies and soft tissue within the hip joint as size/length appropriate.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K072675
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology