510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Boston Scientific Corporation · FBN Choledochoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Cleared on Aug 23, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K142922 (Boston Scientific Corporation, 2015) after an 83-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1993. 2 of the 49 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 23, 2018
- Review
- 83 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FBN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K931154 (1993). 41 ancestors in all, the oldest K843084 (1985). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 2 of the 49 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 8 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 7 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK021074 Visera Cystovideoscope Olympus Cyf Type V/VAOlympus America, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK030960 Ecn Electronic Video CystonephroscopeAcmi Corporation · 2003
- 3 generations backK042225 Acmi Invisio Icn, Models Icn-0564 and Icn-0565Acmi Corporation · 2004
- 2 generations backK060269 Acmi Dur-Digital Ureteroscope and Choledochoscope SystemAcmi Corporation · 2006
- 1 generation backK142922 SpyGlass DS Direct Visualization SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2015 · Recalled
- This deviceK181439 SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK183636 SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter, SpyScope DS II Access and…Boston Scientific Corporation · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK200483 SpyGlass Discover Digital Catheter, SpyGlass Discover Digital…Boston Scientific Corporation · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK221784 Single-use Video Pancreaticobiliary Scope, PB Digital ControllerMicro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK252492 Visualized Access and Delivery Catheter; PB Digital ControllerMicro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK254153 Single-use Video Scope; PB Digital ControllerMirco-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. · 2026
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Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K183636SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter, SpyScope DS II Access and Delivery Catheter…Boston Scientific Corporation · 2019 · cites it directly5descendants
- K200483SpyGlass Discover Digital Catheter, SpyGlass Discover Digital ControllerBoston Scientific Corporation · 2020 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K221784Single-use Video Pancreaticobiliary Scope, PB Digital ControllerMicro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K252492Visualized Access and Delivery Catheter; PB Digital ControllerMicro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 4 generations on0descendants
- K254153Single-use Video Scope; PB Digital ControllerMirco-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K931154 | Evis 200 System | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −7 | K963033 | BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | 6 |
| −6 | K981543 | Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and… | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | 5 |
| −5 | K021074 | Visera Cystovideoscope Olympus Cyf Type V/VA | Olympus America, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030960 | Ecn Electronic Video Cystonephroscope | Acmi Corporation | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K042225 | Acmi Invisio Icn, Models Icn-0564 and Icn-0565 | Acmi Corporation | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K060269 | Acmi Dur-Digital Ureteroscope and Choledochoscope System | Acmi Corporation | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K142922 | SpyGlass DS Direct Visualization System | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2015 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K181439 | SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K183636 | SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter, SpyScope DS II Access and Delivery… | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K200483 | SpyGlass Discover Digital Catheter, SpyGlass Discover Digital Controller | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K221784 | Single-use Video Pancreaticobiliary Scope, PB Digital Controller | Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +4 | K252492 | Visualized Access and Delivery Catheter; PB Digital Controller | Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +4 | K254153 | Single-use Video Scope; PB Digital Controller | Mirco-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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.
2 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 FBN device
- #1 K254153 Single-use Video Scope; PB Digital Controllerscore 14.4 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142922 | SpyGlass DS Direct Visualization SystemSummary page 4…ice Trade Name: SpyGlass DS Direct Visualization System Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation Clearance Number: K142922 Common Name: Choledochoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid; Surgical camera… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (7)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 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.
- K023984Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40 Series, BF-240 Series, and BF-160 SeriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
- K912120Urf-P2 Ureterorenofiberscope/CholedochofiberscopeOlympus Corp. · 1991 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 1991 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 25 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 16 of the 41 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K183636 (Boston Scientific Corporation, 2019) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K142922.
How does its category compare?
All FBN devicesFBN Choledochoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FBN
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FBN
150in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FBN
1in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FBN
118in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FBN, 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 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 168 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 224 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 639 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 105 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 1 | 173 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 158 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 283 |
| 2023 | 4 | 215 | 1 | 105 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 1 (1) | 107 |
| 2025 | 3 | 150 | 0 | 118 |
| 2026 | 3 | 175 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System is indicated for use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications during endoscopic procedures in the pancreatico-biliary system including the hepatic ducts. The SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System comprises two components: the SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter or SpyScope DS II Access and Delivery Catheter, and the SpyGlass DS Digital Controller. The SpyScope DS Access and Delivery…
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The SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System is indicated for use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications during endoscopic procedures in the pancreatico-biliary system including the hepatic ducts.
The SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System comprises two components: the SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter or SpyScope DS II Access and Delivery Catheter, and the SpyGlass DS Digital Controller.
The SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter and SpyScope DS II Access and Delivery Catheter are intended to provide direct visualization and to guide both optical and accessory devices for diagnostic and therapeutic applications during endoscopic procedures in the pancreatico-biliary system including the hepatic ducts.
The SpyGlass DS Digital Controller is intended to provide illumination and receive, process, and output images from the SpyScope DS Access and Delivery Catheter or SpyScope DS II Access and Delivery Catheter for diagnostic and therapeutic applications during endoscopic procedures in the pancreaticobiliary system including the hepatic ducts.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181439 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181439: SpyGlass DS and DS II Direct Visualization System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181439
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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