510(k) · Cleared
ClearedStrome-Blitzer Cytology Balloon
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Adn International, LLC · EOX Esophagoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Cleared on Jun 13, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K911588 (Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc., 1992) after a 308-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1992.
- Decided
- Jun 13, 2019
- Review
- 308 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EOX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K911588 (1992). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK911588 Brandt Esophageal Cytology BalloonWilson-Cook Medical, Inc. · 1992
- This deviceK182159 Strome-Blitzer Cytology BalloonAdn International, LLC · 2019
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K911588 | Brandt Esophageal Cytology Balloon | Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182159 | Strome-Blitzer Cytology Balloon | Adn International, LLC | 2019 | — |
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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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.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K911588.
How does its category compare?
All EOX devicesEOX Esophagoscope (Flexible Or Rigid): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EOX
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EOX
Too few EOX 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · EOX
2in 2011
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EOX
2in 2024
MAUDE reports naming product code EOX, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Strome-Blitzer Cytology Balloon device is indicated for use in the 4-quadrant collection and retrieval of surface cells from the esophagus in adults (22 years of age or older). The device may be delivered transorally under direct endoscopic visualization.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182159 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182159: Strome-Blitzer Cytology Balloon.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182159
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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