510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2024Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TL, Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TI, Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-HQ190L, Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-HQ190I
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · FDF Colonoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Cleared on Jul 17, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K131780 (Olympus Medical Systems Corp., 2013) after a 291-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1993. 3 of the 32 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. It has been recalled 3 times.
- Decided
- Jul 17, 2020
- Review
- 291 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FDF
- Recalls
- 3
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K931154 (1993). 31 ancestors in all, the oldest K843084 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 32 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK112680 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131780 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK192793 Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TL, Evis Exera III…Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2020
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- Root · 10 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 9 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK013591 Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary…Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001
- 6 generations backK021073 Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus America, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK031648 Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 3 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK112680 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131780 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK192793 Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TL, Evis Exera III…Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2020
Class I recalls in this family
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K931154 | Evis 200 System | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −9 | K963033 | BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | 6 |
| −8 | K981543 | Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and… | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | 5 |
| −7 | K013591 | Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary Equipment | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K021073 | Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus America, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K031648 | Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K061313 | Evis Exera 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2006 | Class I |
| −3 | K100584 | Evis Exeraii 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2010 | 9 |
| −2 | K112680 | Evis Exera Iii Video System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2012 | 6 |
| −1 | K131780 | Evis Exera Iii Video System | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2013 | 8 |
| 0 (this device) | K192793 | Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TL, Evis Exera III… | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 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.
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 FDF device
- #1 K230332 Ambu® aScope™ Colon; Ambu® aBox™ 2score 20.1 · 8 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.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2024 | Class II | Z-1212-2024 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads. |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Class II | Z-1213-2024 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads. |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Class II | Z-0341-2024 | Under Investigation by firm | Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead… |
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 · 4 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 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
- K912120Urf-P2 Ureterorenofiberscope/CholedochofiberscopeOlympus Corp. · 1991 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1991 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 27 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 18 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K131780.
How does its category compare?
All FDF devicesFDF Colonoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FDF
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FDF
194in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FDF
8in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FDF
17,231in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FDF, 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 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 81 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 68 |
| 2009 | 6 | 91 | 0 | 83 |
| 2010 | 4 | 101 | 0 | 48 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 77 |
| 2012 | 7 | 241 | 0 | 88 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 63 |
| 2014 | 6 | 164 | 0 | 60 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 1 | 100 |
| 2016 | 7 | 98 | 1 | 170 |
| 2017 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 370 |
| 2018 | 7 | 101 | 0 | 388 |
| 2019 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 417 |
| 2020 | 4 | 250 | 1 | 687 |
| 2021 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 2,444 |
| 2022 | 5 | 147 | 0 | 8,345 |
| 2023 | 6 | 203 | 8 | 11,748 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 12,128 |
| 2025 | 4 | 194 | 0 | 17,231 |
| 2026 | 5 | 147 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This instrument is intended to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, Endotherapy accessories (such as a biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery. The EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE PCF-H190TL/I is indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve). This instrument is intended to be used…
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This instrument is intended to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, Endotherapy accessories (such as a biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery.
The EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE PCF-H190TL/I is indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve).
This instrument is intended to be used with an Olympus video system center, endoscope position detecting unit, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as a biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery.
The EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE PCF-HQ190L/I is indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K192793 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K192793: Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TL, Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-H190TI, Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-HQ190L, Evis Exera III Colonovideoscope Olympus PCF-HQ190I.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K192793
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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