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Visera 4K Uhd System

K151011510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 1, 2015169-day reviewClass II21 CFR 884.1720

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

Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)

Cleared on Oct 1, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K111425 (Olympus Medical Systems Corp., 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 169-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1993. 3 of the 37 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 3 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Oct 1, 2015
Review
169 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HET
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K931154 (1993). 33 ancestors in all, the oldest K843084 (1985). 3 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 3 of the 37 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2010: 1 other ancestor2009: 1 other ancestor2008: 1 other ancestor2006: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 other ancestors2003: 1 other ancestor, 1 with a Class I recall12002: 1 other ancestor1996: 2 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor2000: 3 other ancestors1991: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall11995: 2 other ancestors1993: 1 other ancestor1992: 2 other ancestors1986: 1 other ancestor1985: 2 other ancestors2017: 1 descendant cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2025: 1 descendant clearedK931154 · Evis 200 System · Olympus Corp. · 1993K963033 · BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories · Olympus America, Inc. · 1996 · recalledK981543 · Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and Ancillary Equipment · The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · recalled×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K013591 (2001), K021073 (2002) K031648 · Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V · Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003K061313 · Evis Exera 180 System · Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Class I recallK100584 · Evis Exeraii 180 System · Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · recalledK111425 · Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190 · Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · recalled1990200020102020
  1. Root · 9 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
  2. 5 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
  4. 2 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK111425 Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK151011 Visera 4K Uhd SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2015
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250551 4K Endoscopic Camera System (SV-800, SV-800I, SV-800R, SV-800N)Shenzhen Sophway Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK200216 4K UHD Camera SystemScivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK172817 4K Camera Head Olympus CH-S400-XZ-EB, 4K Autoclavable Camera Head…Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017
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  1. Root · 9 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
  2. 8 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
  3. 7 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
  4. 6 generations backK013591 Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary…Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001
  5. 5 generations backK021073 Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus America, Inc. · 2002
  6. 4 generations backK031648 Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003
  7. 3 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
  8. 2 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
  9. 1 generation backK111425 Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · Recalled
  10. This deviceK151011 Visera 4K Uhd SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2015

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K2505514K Endoscopic Camera System (SV-800, SV-800I, SV-800R, SV-800N)Shenzhen Sophway Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K2002164K UHD Camera SystemScivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K1728174K Camera Head Olympus CH-S400-XZ-EB, 4K Autoclavable Camera Head Olympus CH-S400-XZ-EAOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−9K931154Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp.1993—
−8K963033BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc.19966
−7K981543Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and…The Olympus Optical Co.19985
−6K013591Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary EquipmentOlympus Optical Co., Ltd.2001—
−5K021073Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus America, Inc.2002—
−4K031648Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus Optical Co., Ltd.2003—
−3K061313Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation2006Class I
−2K100584Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation20109
−1K111425Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp.20121
0 (this device)K151011Visera 4K Uhd SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp.2015—
+1K2505514K Endoscopic Camera System (SV-800, SV-800I, SV-800R, SV-800N)Shenzhen Sophway Technology Co., Ltd.2025—
+1K2002164K UHD Camera SystemScivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd.2020—
+1K1728174K Camera Head Olympus CH-S400-XZ-EB, 4K Autoclavable Camera Head Olympus…Olympus Medical Systems Corp.2017—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198520
198610
199121
199220
199310
199520
199620
200030
200110
200210
200311
200520
200610
200810
200910
201010

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201710
202010
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K151011, 1993–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Notable FDA decisions, review times and new Class I recalls. See an issue.

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.

3 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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 HET device

  1. #1 K250939 SIRIUS Endoscope System (PR-SI-1230)score 12.9 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K111425Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190
Summary page 5
…510(k) No. VISERA 4K UHD VISERA ELITE CAMERA CONTROL UNIT VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER K111425 OLYMPUS OTV-S400 OLYMPUS OTV-S190 VISERA 4K UHD VISERA ELITE XENON LIGHT SOURCE…
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.20121
*K102059Autoclavable Camer Head Model Otv-Y0017
Summary page 5
…OLYMPUS CLV-S190 AUTOCLAVABLE CAMERA 4K CAMERA HEAD HEAD K102059 OLYMPUS CH-S400-XZ-EB OTV-Y0017 IV. Device Description The VISERA 4K Ultra-High…
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation2010—

Also cleared against K111425: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (3)

3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K2505514K Endoscopic Camera System (SV-800, SV-800I, SV-800R, SV-800N)Shenzhen Sophway Technology Co., Ltd.20250
K2002164K UHD Camera SystemScivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd.20200
K1728174K Camera Head Olympus CH-S400-XZ-EB, 4K Autoclavable Camera Head Olympus CH-S400-XZ-EAOlympus Medical Systems Corp.20170

Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

Relatives with a Class I recall

Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.

  • K061313Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · 2 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 16 Class I recalls
  • K023984Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40 Series, BF-240 Series, and BF-160 SeriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
  • K912120Urf-P2 Ureterorenofiberscope/CholedochofiberscopeOlympus Corp. · 1991 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 1991 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
  • 17 of the 33 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K250551 (Shenzhen Sophway Technology Co., Ltd., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K111425.

How does its category compare?

All HET devices

HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · HET

2in 2025

2008: 32009: 12010: 12011: 22012: 22013: 22015: 22017: 22018: 12019: 22020: 22021: 42022: 12025: 2
2007high 4 (2021) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HET

269in 2021

2008: 176 days median2021: 269 days median
2007high 269 (2021) · low 176 (2008)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · HET

4in 2023

2008: 42009: 12015: 12022: 12023: 4
2007high 4 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · HET

4,513in 2025

2007: 1812008: 3592009: 4032010: 2142011: 4172012: 1,1182013: 1,0352014: 1752015: 1242016: 2052017: 892018: 532019: 442020: 492021: 1322022: 2162023: 8242024: 3,4962025: 4,513
2007high 4,513 (2025) · low 44 (2019)2025

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

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—0181
200831764359
20091—1403
20101—0214
20112—0417
20122—01,118
20132—01,035
20140—0175
20152—1124
20160—0205
20172—089
20181—053
20192—044
20202—049
202142690132
20221—1216
20230—4824
20240—03,496
20252—04,513
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

VISERA 4K UHD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT OLYMPUS OTV-S400 The camera control unit has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes, camera heads, light source, monitors, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and observation. VISERA 4K UHD XENON LIGHT SOURCE OLYMPUS CLV-S400 The light source has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes, camera control unit, light guide cables, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic…

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VISERA 4K UHD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT OLYMPUS OTV-S400

The camera control unit has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes, camera heads, light source, monitors, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and observation.

VISERA 4K UHD XENON LIGHT SOURCE OLYMPUS CLV-S400

The light source has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes, camera control unit, light guide cables, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and observation.

4K CAMERA HEAD OLYMPUS CH-S400-XZ-EB

The camera head has been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes, camera control unit, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and observation.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K151011: Visera 4K Uhd System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151011

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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