510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBio Guard Air/Water & Suction Valves
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
United States Endoscopy Group, Inc. · ODC Endoscope Channel Accessory
Cleared on Sep 17, 2019 after a 47-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 17, 2019
- Review
- 47 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ODC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK192059 Bio Guard Air/Water & Suction ValvesUnited States Endoscopy Group, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK202104 BioGuard EUS Air/Water and Suction ValvesSTERIS Corporation · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK240098 DEFENDO Single Use Valve Kit AW/S Valves - 2pc for OLYMPUS EUS…STERIS Corporation · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK250949 Suction Valve (MAJ-1443); Air/Water Valve (MAJ-1444)Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK242742 DEFENDO Single Use Valve Kit AW/S Valves - 2pc for OLYMPUS EUS…STERIS Corporation · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK203630 BioGuard Air/Water and Suction ValvesSteris Corporations · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K202104BioGuard EUS Air/Water and Suction ValvesSTERIS Corporation · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
- K240098DEFENDO Single Use Valve Kit AW/S Valves - 2pc for OLYMPUS EUS (00711900)STERIS Corporation · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K250949Suction Valve (MAJ-1443); Air/Water Valve (MAJ-1444)Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K242742DEFENDO Single Use Valve Kit AW/S Valves - 2pc for OLYMPUS EUS (00711900)STERIS Corporation · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K203630BioGuard Air/Water and Suction ValvesSteris Corporations · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K192059 | Bio Guard Air/Water & Suction Valves | United States Endoscopy Group, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K202104 | BioGuard EUS Air/Water and Suction Valves | STERIS Corporation | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K240098 | DEFENDO Single Use Valve Kit AW/S Valves - 2pc for OLYMPUS EUS (00711900) | STERIS Corporation | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K250949 | Suction Valve (MAJ-1443); Air/Water Valve (MAJ-1444) | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2025 | 2 |
| +3 | K242742 | DEFENDO Single Use Valve Kit AW/S Valves - 2pc for OLYMPUS EUS (00711900) | STERIS Corporation | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K203630 | BioGuard Air/Water and Suction Valves | Steris Corporations | 2021 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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- #1 K232329 Defendo Fujifilm 700 Single Use Biopsy Valve…score 14.1 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (5)
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?
- Of its descendants, K202104 (STERIS Corporation, 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All ODC devicesODC Endoscope Channel Accessory: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ODC
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ODC
106in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ODC
1so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ODC
91in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ODC, 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 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 143 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | 4 | 55 | 0 | 40 |
| 2020 | 4 | 128 | 0 | 54 |
| 2021 | 6 | 181 | 0 | 52 |
| 2022 | 8 | 118 | 0 | 37 |
| 2023 | 7 | 126 | 0 | 43 |
| 2024 | 8 | 95 | 0 | 100 |
| 2025 | 6 | 106 | 0 | 91 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The BioGuard Air/Water Valve is intended to be used to control the air/water function on and endoscope during a GI endoscopic procedure.
The BioGuard Suction Valve is intended to be used to control the suction function on and endoscope during a GI endoscopic procedure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K192059 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K192059: Bio Guard Air/Water & Suction Valves.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K192059
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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