510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo Single Use Video Bronchoscope System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Pentax of America, Inc. · EOQ Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Cleared on Dec 21, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K173727 (Ambu A/S, 2018) after a 447-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1992. 1 of the 28 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 21, 2022
- Review
- 447 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EOQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K921244 (1992). 26 ancestors in all, the oldest K850978 (1985). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 1 of the 28 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK921244 Disposable Protective SheathVision-Sciences, Inc. · 1992
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK130845 Ambu Ascope 3 5.0/2.2; Ambu Ascope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu AviewAmbu A/S · 2013
- 2 generations backK161656 Ambu aScope 3 Regular 5.0/2.2, Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2, Ambu…Ambu A/S · 2016
- 1 generation backK173727 Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2…Ambu A/S · 2018
- This deviceK213235 PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo Single Use Video Bronchoscope SystemPentax of America, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231970 PENTAX Medical Single Use Video Bronchoscope EB11-S01, PENTAX…Pentax of America, Inc. · 2024
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- Root · 10 generations backK921244 Disposable Protective SheathVision-Sciences, Inc. · 1992
- 9 generations backK961591 Disposable Endosheath for E-F100 Flexible NasopharyngoscopeVision-Sciences, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK963795 Vision-Sciences Model B-F100 Bronchoscope with Model BS-F21…Vision-Sciences, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK021344 B-F200 Bronchoscope with BSS-F21 Endosheath SystemVision-Sciences, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK031786 Tne-2000 Esophagoscope with Ecs-D Endosheath SystemVision-Sciences, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK072088 Flexible Trans-Nasal Video Esophagoscope with Digital Video…Vision-Sciences, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK091768 Video Sciences BRS-5000 Video Bronchoscope with Endosheath System…Vision-Sciences, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK130845 Ambu Ascope 3 5.0/2.2; Ambu Ascope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu AviewAmbu A/S · 2013
- 2 generations backK161656 Ambu aScope 3 Regular 5.0/2.2, Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2, Ambu…Ambu A/S · 2016
- 1 generation backK173727 Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2…Ambu A/S · 2018
- This deviceK213235 PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo Single Use Video Bronchoscope SystemPentax of America, Inc. · 2022
Class I recalls in this family
- K023984 Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40…4 generations back · 2003
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K231970PENTAX Medical Single Use Video Bronchoscope EB11-S01, PENTAX Medical Single Use Video…Pentax of America, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K921244 | Disposable Protective Sheath | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −9 | K961591 | Disposable Endosheath for E-F100 Flexible Nasopharyngoscope | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K963795 | Vision-Sciences Model B-F100 Bronchoscope with Model BS-F21 Disposable… | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K021344 | B-F200 Bronchoscope with BSS-F21 Endosheath System | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K031786 | Tne-2000 Esophagoscope with Ecs-D Endosheath System | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K072088 | Flexible Trans-Nasal Video Esophagoscope with Digital Video Processor and… | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K091768 | Video Sciences BRS-5000 Video Bronchoscope with Endosheath System… | Vision-Sciences, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K130845 | Ambu Ascope 3 5.0/2.2; Ambu Ascope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu Aview | Ambu A/S | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K161656 | Ambu aScope 3 Regular 5.0/2.2, Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2, Ambu aScope 3 Large… | Ambu A/S | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K173727 | Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu aScope… | Ambu A/S | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K213235 | PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo Single Use Video Bronchoscope System | Pentax of America, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K231970 | PENTAX Medical Single Use Video Bronchoscope EB11-S01, PENTAX Medical Single… | Pentax of America, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EOQ device
- #1 K223299 Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho HD 5.0/2.2, Ambu®…score 18.4 · 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? (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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173727 | Ambu aScope 3 Slim 3.8/1.2 and Ambu aScope 4 Broncho Slim 3.8/1.2; Ambu aScope 3 Regular…Summary page 5…TE DEVICE The predicate device for this submission is Ambu® aScope™ 4 Broncho Slim / Regular and Ambu® aView™ Monitor manufactured by Ambu A/S that was cleared by K173727. The predicate and subject device have the same Intended use and Indications for Use, and also have similar design charac… | 2018 |
| † | K200678 | PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscope EB-J10 Series | 2020 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K231970 | PENTAX Medical Single Use Video Bronchoscope EB11-S01, PENTAX Medical Single Use Video… | 2024 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 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.
- K023984Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40 Series, BF-240 Series, and BF-160 SeriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 30 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.7 years on median.
- 5 of the 26 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K231970 (Pentax of America, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 15 other devices also cite its predicate K173727.
How does its category compare?
All EOQ devicesEOQ Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EOQ
20in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EOQ
147in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EOQ
25in 2025
Class I (28 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EOQ
6,546in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EOQ, 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 | 39 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 87 |
| 2009 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 114 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 100 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 1 | 96 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 4 | 93 |
| 2013 | 4 | 178 | 0 | 93 |
| 2014 | 3 | 302 | 0 | 98 |
| 2015 | 6 | 206 | 0 | 132 |
| 2016 | 3 | 262 | 1 | 297 |
| 2017 | 4 | 136 | 0 | 337 |
| 2018 | 7 | 212 | 0 | 279 |
| 2019 | 11 | 147 | 1 | 654 |
| 2020 | 10 | 103 | 1 | 515 |
| 2021 | 15 | 169 | 9 | 1,358 |
| 2022 | 11 | 134 | 5 | 2,541 |
| 2023 | 12 | 160 | 18 (4) | 5,064 |
| 2024 | 13 | 130 | 4 | 6,051 |
| 2025 | 20 | 147 | 25 (24) | 6,546 |
| 2026 | 9 | 206 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
PENTAX Medical Single Use Video Bronchoscope EB-S01 is sterile single use flexible endoscopes intended for use with PENTAX Medical mobile processor, therapeutic accessories, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endo-therapeutic procedures within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.
PENTAX Medical Mobile Processor ONE-M is intended to be used with PENTAX Medical endoscopes and other peripheral devices for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment and video observation.
PENTAX Medical Mobile Processor Plug-in ONE-Dock is intended to be attached to the PENTAX Medical Mobile Processor to provide additional ports for hardware interface.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K213235 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K213235: PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo Single Use Video Bronchoscope System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K213235
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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