510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2024EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, EchoTip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cook Ireland, Ltd. · FCG Biopsy Needle
Cleared on May 20, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K083330 (Cook Endoscopy, 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1989. 1 of the 71 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- May 20, 2021
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FCG
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K894632 (1989). 68 ancestors in all, the oldest K812810 (1981). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 71 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 11 generations backK894632 Model SSH-140A Ultrasound Imaging SystemToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 1989
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK050503 Single Use Aspiration Needle NA-201SX-4022Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK093195 Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultasound Needle, Model…Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2010
- 1 generation backK160229 Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle…Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK210476 EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore HD…Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK230909 EchoTip® AcuCore™ Ultrasound Biopsy Needle (ECHO-BX-3-22)Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241209 EchoTip AcuCore™ EUS Biopsy Needle (ECHO-BX-19)Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 11 generations backK894632 Model SSH-140A Ultrasound Imaging SystemToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 1989
- 10 generations backK941593 Diagnostic Ultrasonic TransducerToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 1996
- 9 generations backK970047 Phased Array Transducer - - PSK-20CTToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 1997
- 8 generations backK991710 Ssa-370A/Powervision 6000Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 1999
- 7 generations backK994096 Sonoheart Hand-Carried Echocardiography SystemSonosite,Inc. · 1999
- 6 generations backK010591 Olympus EU-C60 Eus Exera Compact Endoscopic Ultrasound CenterOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2001 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK031347 Ultrasonic Gastrovideoscope, Type UC160P-AT8 and UCT160-AT8Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK042140 Olympus BF Type UC160-OL8Olympus Corporation · 2004 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK050503 Single Use Aspiration Needle NA-201SX-4022Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK093195 Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultasound Needle, Model…Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2010
- 1 generation backK160229 Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle…Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK210476 EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore HD…Cook Ireland, Ltd. · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
- K023984 Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40…6 generations back · 2003
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K894632 | Model SSH-140A Ultrasound Imaging System | Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C | 1989 | — |
| −10 | K941593 | Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducer | Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K970047 | Phased Array Transducer - - PSK-20CT | Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K991710 | Ssa-370A/Powervision 6000 | Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K994096 | Sonoheart Hand-Carried Echocardiography System | Sonosite,Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −6 | K010591 | Olympus EU-C60 Eus Exera Compact Endoscopic Ultrasound Center | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2001 | 2 |
| −5 | K031347 | Ultrasonic Gastrovideoscope, Type UC160P-AT8 and UCT160-AT8 | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K042140 | Olympus BF Type UC160-OL8 | Olympus Corporation | 2004 | 1 |
| −3 | K050503 | Single Use Aspiration Needle NA-201SX-4022 | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2005 | 5 |
| −2 | K093195 | Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultasound Needle, Model… | Cook Ireland, Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K160229 | Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, Echotip Procore… | Cook Ireland, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K210476 | EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound… | Cook Ireland, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K230909 | EchoTip® AcuCore™ Ultrasound Biopsy Needle (ECHO-BX-3-22) | Cook Ireland, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K241209 | EchoTip AcuCore™ EUS Biopsy Needle (ECHO-BX-19) | Cook Ireland, Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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 FCG device
- #1 K250994 ClearTip FNA and FNB Typesscore 13.2 · 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083330 | Echotip Ultra Ultrasound NeedleSummary page 6…76 EchoTip Ultra / Procore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle Page 3 of 7 III. PREDICATE DEVICE Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, K083330 cleared on February 6th, 2009. EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, K142688 cleared on December 19th, 2014. EchoTip… | 2009 |
| * | K142688 | Echotip Procore HD Ultrasound Biopsy NeedleSummary page 6…Page 3 of 7 III. PREDICATE DEVICE Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, K083330 cleared on February 6th, 2009. EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, K142688 cleared on December 19th, 2014. EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, K160229 cleared on… | 2014 |
| * | K160229 | Echotip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, Echotip Procore…Summary page 6…2009. EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, K142688 cleared on December 19th, 2014. EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, K160229 cleared on March 21st, 2016. The predicate devices detailed above have never been subject to a design related recall.… | 2016 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | Class II | Z-1833-2024 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Devices may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin. |
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 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 32 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 17 of the 68 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K230909 (Cook Ireland, Ltd., 2023) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K083330.
How does its category compare?
All FCG devicesFCG Biopsy Needle: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FCG
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FCG
82in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FCG
5in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FCG
632in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FCG, 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 | 32 | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 19 | 115 |
| 2009 | 4 | 87 | 5 | 270 |
| 2010 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 73 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 2 | 71 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 107 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 130 |
| 2014 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 154 |
| 2015 | 4 | 91 | 0 | 124 |
| 2016 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 191 |
| 2017 | 3 | 166 | 0 | 273 |
| 2018 | 6 | 140 | 0 | 282 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 229 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 240 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 5 | 290 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 302 |
| 2023 | 4 | 82 | 0 | 428 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 446 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 632 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The EchoTip® Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract. The EchoTip ProCore® HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy (FNB), of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or…
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The EchoTip® Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.
The EchoTip ProCore® HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy (FNB), of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.
Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle for Olympus scopes:
This device is used to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract through the accessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle for Pentax scopes:
This device is used to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree through the accessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle for Olympus scopes:
This device is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy, (FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract.
Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle for Pentax scopes:
This device is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy, (FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K210476 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K210476: EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, EchoTip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K210476
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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