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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2022

Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope, Model 11278C1/Acui and Circon Aur-735 Pediatric Cystouretherosco

K082046510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 10, 200884-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.1500Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · FBO Cystourethroscope

Cleared on Oct 10, 2008 after an 84-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Oct 10, 2008
Review
84 days
Class
Class II
Product code
FBO
Recalls
1
Predicates
0

2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2024: 2 descendants cleared20052010201520202025
  1. This deviceK082046 Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope, Model…KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · 2008
  2. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241945 KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2024
  3. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK243409 KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1)Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2024

Most influential descendants

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  • K241945KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2024 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K243409KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1)Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
0 (this device)K082046Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope, Model 11278C1/Acui and…KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.2008—
+1K241945KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…Karl Storz SE & CO. KG2024—
+2K243409KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1)Karl Storz SE & CO. KG2024—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202420
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K082046, 2008–2024Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

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Top candidate predicates for a new FBO device

  1. #1 K244001 KARL STORZ Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope…score 9.3 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against?

The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

What descends from it? (2)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K241945KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…Karl Storz SE & CO. KG20241

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Apr 1, 2022Class IIZ-1066-2022Under Investigation by firmFailure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in microorganisms following the disinfection process.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • Of its descendants, K241945 (Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.

How does its category compare?

All FBO devices

FBO Cystourethroscope: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · FBO

1in 2025

2007: 12008: 22014: 12024: 12025: 1
2007high 2 (2008) · low 0 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · FBO

Too few FBO 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.

Recalls per year · FBO

1in 2023

2022: 52023: 1
2007high 5 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · FBO

26in 2025

2008: 32009: 22010: 32011: 32012: 72013: 52014: 102015: 102016: 92017: 112018: 112019: 152020: 202021: 182022: 332023: 292024: 302025: 26
2007high 33 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code FBO, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071—00
20082—03
20090—02
20100—03
20110—03
20120—07
20130—05
20141—010
20150—010
20160—09
20170—011
20180—011
20190—015
20200—020
20210—018
20220—533
20230—129
20241—030
20251—026
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope and accessories are intended used for by a physican in the visual examination and treatment of a variety of urological endoscopic procedures for pediatric patients.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K082046: Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope, Model 11278C1/Acui and Circon Aur-735 Pediatric Cystouretherosco.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K082046

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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