510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSeal Single-Use Biopsy Valve
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Endochoice, Inc. · OCX Endoscopic Irrigation/Suction System
Cleared on Mar 19, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K111821 (Endochoice, Inc., 2011) after a 100-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2011. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 19, 2014
- Review
- 100 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OCX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K111821 (2011). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK111821 Biopsy ValveEndochoice, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK133734 Seal Single-Use Biopsy ValveEndochoice, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK161167 Seal Single-Use Biopsy ValveEndochoice, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK182275 Seal Single Use Biopsy ValveBoston Scientific Corporation · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK251997 Single-Use Biopsy Valve (MAJ-1555)Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK173758 Disposable Biopsy ValveZhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K161167Seal Single-Use Biopsy ValveEndochoice, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly3descendants
- K182275Seal Single Use Biopsy ValveBoston Scientific Corporation · 2018 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K251997Single-Use Biopsy Valve (MAJ-1555)Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K173758Disposable Biopsy ValveZhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K111821 | Biopsy Valve | Endochoice, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K133734 | Seal Single-Use Biopsy Valve | Endochoice, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K161167 | Seal Single-Use Biopsy Valve | Endochoice, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K182275 | Seal Single Use Biopsy Valve | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K251997 | Single-Use Biopsy Valve (MAJ-1555) | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K173758 | Disposable Biopsy Valve | Zhejiang Chuangxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new OCX device
- #1 K251986 Auxiliary Water Tube Maj-855score 12.8 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K111821 | Biopsy ValveSummary page 2…low from the endloscope, and out of the biopsy valve. 7. Substantial Equivalence: The device submitted for review isa modification of the Biopsy Valve (K111821). Changes to the device include a modification in material, and a change in dimensions. Both the modified and unmodif… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K161167 | Seal Single-Use Biopsy Valve | 2016 | 3 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All OCX devicesOCX Endoscopic Irrigation/Suction System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OCX
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OCX
178in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OCX
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OCX
33in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OCX, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 256 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 106 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 77 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 | 60 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | 8 | 133 | 0 | 41 |
| 2020 | 4 | 88 | 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 3 | 233 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 | 84 | 2 | 18 |
| 2023 | 7 | 109 | 0 | 46 |
| 2024 | 4 | 74 | 0 | 21 |
| 2025 | 4 | 178 | 0 | 33 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Single-Use Biopsy Valve provides access for endoscopic device passage and exchange, helps maintain sufflation, and minimizes leakage of biomnaterial from biopsy port throughout the endoscopic procedure, and provides access for irrigation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K133734 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K133734: Seal Single-Use Biopsy Valve.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K133734
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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