510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEnsizor Endoscopic Scissors
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Slater Endoscopy, LLC · OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered
Cleared on Jun 8, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K141058 (Slater Endoscopy, LLC, 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 62-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1993. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 8, 2015
- Review
- 62 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OCZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K932648 (1993). 16 ancestors in all, the oldest K903206 (1990). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK932648 Quick Switch Laparoscopic InstrumentsMicroline Pentax, Inc. · 1993
- 7 generations backK962119 RE-New Laparoscopic InstrumentsMicroline Pentax, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK970826 Selecta-Tip Laparoscopic ScissorsMicroline Pentax, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations backK980758 3 MM Selec-Tip Laparoscopic ScissorsMicroline Pentax, Inc. · 1998
- 4 generations backK014207 Reposable Instrument System, Models MF001-MF083Aesculap, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK063485 Logic Laparoscopic ScissorsSurgical Innovations Plc · 2006
- 2 generations backK090583 Endoscopic Monopolar Scissors, Models Ems-235, Ems-165Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK141058 Ensizor Endoscopic ScissorsSlater Endoscopy, LLC · 2014
- This deviceK150939 Ensizor Endoscopic ScissorsSlater Endoscopy, LLC · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK242923 SimpleSnip Endoscopic Suture Cutter (SC500160); SimpleSnip…Envision Endoscopy · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180134 Ensizor Monopolar Endoscopic ScissorsSlater Endoscopy, LLC · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K932648 | Quick Switch Laparoscopic Instruments | Microline Pentax, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −7 | K962119 | RE-New Laparoscopic Instruments | Microline Pentax, Inc. | 1996 | 2 |
| −6 | K970826 | Selecta-Tip Laparoscopic Scissors | Microline Pentax, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K980758 | 3 MM Selec-Tip Laparoscopic Scissors | Microline Pentax, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K014207 | Reposable Instrument System, Models MF001-MF083 | Aesculap, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K063485 | Logic Laparoscopic Scissors | Surgical Innovations Plc | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K090583 | Endoscopic Monopolar Scissors, Models Ems-235, Ems-165 | Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K141058 | Ensizor Endoscopic Scissors | Slater Endoscopy, LLC | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150939 | Ensizor Endoscopic Scissors | Slater Endoscopy, LLC | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K242923 | SimpleSnip Endoscopic Suture Cutter (SC500160); SimpleSnip Endoscopic Suture… | Envision Endoscopy | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K180134 | Ensizor Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors | Slater Endoscopy, LLC | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
Planning a device in OCZ? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new OCZ device
- #1 K252800 KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for Urologyscore 11.4 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141058 | Ensizor Endoscopic ScissorsSummary page 4…substantial equivalence: The EnsizorTM Endoscopic Scissor is substantially equivalent to the EnsizorTM Endoscopic Scissor (K141058) and the US Endoscopy Suture Cutter Device (K133736). (4) Description of device(s): E… | 2014 |
| * | K133736 | Endoscopic Suture CutterSummary page 4…rTM Endoscopic Scissor is substantially equivalent to the EnsizorTM Endoscopic Scissor (K141058) and the US Endoscopy Suture Cutter Device (K133736). (4) Description of device(s): Ensizor™ Endoscopic Scissor • Cat # ES-26165… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.8 years on median.
- 1 of the 16 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K242923 (Envision Endoscopy, 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All OCZ devicesOCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OCZ
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OCZ
Too few OCZ 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · OCZ
17in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OCZ
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OCZ, 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 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 242 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 759 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 734 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 252 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 17 | 33 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Slater Endoscopy Ensizor™ Endoscopic Scissors are designed to cut and dissect tissue and sutures during all flexible endoscopic procedures
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150939 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K150939: Ensizor Endoscopic Scissors.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150939
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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