510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTipVision Videoscope System (TipVision VideoScope 0°/30°; EleVision HD 2 Camera Control Unit (CCU))
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH · HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)
Cleared on Mar 12, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K111788 (Olympus America, Inc., 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 270-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1993. 3 of the 33 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Mar 12, 2021
- Review
- 270 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HET
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K931154 (1993). 32 ancestors in all, the oldest K843084 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 33 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111425 Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK201617 TipVision Videoscope System (TipVision VideoScope 0°/30°; EleVision…Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH · 2021
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- Root · 9 generations backK931154 Evis 200 SystemOlympus Corp. · 1993
- 8 generations backK963033 BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK981543 Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories…The Olympus Optical Co. · 1998 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK013591 Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary…Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001
- 5 generations backK021073 Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus America, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK031648 Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type VOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 3 generations backK061313 Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK100584 Evis Exeraii 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111425 Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK201617 TipVision Videoscope System (TipVision VideoScope 0°/30°; EleVision…Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K931154 | Evis 200 System | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −8 | K963033 | BF 240/P240/IT240 Bronchovideoscope & Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | 6 |
| −7 | K981543 | Olympus LF-TP and LF-DP Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes, Accessories and… | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | 5 |
| −6 | K013591 | Xenf-TP Rhino-Laryngofiberscope, Its Acessories and Ancillary Equipment | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −5 | K021073 | Visera Rhinlaryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus America, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K031648 | Visera Rhino-Laryngovideoscope Olympus Enf Type V | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K061313 | Evis Exera 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2006 | Class I |
| −2 | K100584 | Evis Exeraii 180 System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2010 | 9 |
| −1 | K111425 | Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2012 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K201617 | TipVision Videoscope System (TipVision VideoScope 0°/30°; EleVision HD 2… | Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH | 2021 | — |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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 HET device
- #1 K250939 SIRIUS Endoscope System (PR-SI-1230)score 12.9 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K111788 | Endoeye HD IISummary page 4…DEVICES: Predicate 1 - Videoscope Trade Name: EndoEYE HD II Videoscope; 510(k) Sponsor: Olympus America, Inc. 510(k) Number: K111788 Recall: The Endoeye HD II Video Telescope cleared in predicate K111788 was the subject of a class II design related recall due t… | 2012 |
| * | K111425 | Olympus LTF-S190-10, Olumpus Otv-S190, Olympus CLV-S190Summary page 5…Trade Name: Visera Elite Video System Center (OTV-S190) Sponsor: Olympus Medical Systems Corp. 510(k) Number: K111425 There were no design-related recalls associated with this device. D. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The TipVision™ Videoscope System, cons… | 2012 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 28 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 18 of the 32 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K111788.
How does its category compare?
All HET devicesHET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HET
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HET
269in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HET
4in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HET
4,513in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HET, 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 | 181 |
| 2008 | 3 | 176 | 4 | 359 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 1 | 403 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 214 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 417 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,118 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,035 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 175 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 1 | 124 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 205 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 89 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 53 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 44 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 49 |
| 2021 | 4 | 269 | 0 | 132 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 216 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 4 | 824 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 3,496 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,513 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The TipVision 0º/30º Videoscopes and EleVision HD 2 CCU are indicated for visualization during general laparoscopy, gynecological laparoscopy, urological laparoscopy, and video-assisted minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K201617 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K201617: TipVision Videoscope System (TipVision VideoScope 0°/30°; EleVision HD 2 Camera Control Unit (CCU)).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K201617
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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