# K121186: Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Boston Scientific Corp
- Decided: May 16, 2012 after 28 days
- Product code: BWH (Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (Non-Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4680
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K895415 (1989). 2 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K102336: Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Standard Capacity Biopsy Forceps; Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Standard Capacity Biopsy Forceps with NE, Boston Scientific Corporation (2011) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K252921: Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps are specifically designed to collect tissue endoscopically for histologic examination. These instruments should not be used for any purpose other than their intended use.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K121186
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology