510(k) · Cleared
ClearedClearTip
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Finemedix Co., Ltd. · FCG Biopsy Needle
Cleared on Jun 30, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K133763 (Medi-Globe Corporation, 2014) after a 59-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1989. 1 of the 63 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 30, 2023
- Review
- 59 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FCG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K894632 (1989). 61 ancestors in all, the oldest K812810 (1981). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 1 of the 63 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 backK091257 Medi-Globe Sonotip II Ebus-Tbna Needle SystemMedi-Globe Corporation · 2009
- 1 generation backK133763 Sonotip Pro and Pro Flex Ebus-Tbna Needle SystemMedi-Globe Corporation · 2014
- This deviceK231267 ClearTipFinemedix Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250994 ClearTip FNA and FNB TypesFinemedix Co., Ltd. · 2025
Show all 11 generations
- 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 backK091257 Medi-Globe Sonotip II Ebus-Tbna Needle SystemMedi-Globe Corporation · 2009
- 1 generation backK133763 Sonotip Pro and Pro Flex Ebus-Tbna Needle SystemMedi-Globe Corporation · 2014
- This deviceK231267 ClearTipFinemedix Co., Ltd. · 2023
Class I recalls in this family
- K023984 Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40…6 generations back · 2003
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K250994ClearTip FNA and FNB TypesFinemedix Co., Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
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 | K091257 | Medi-Globe Sonotip II Ebus-Tbna Needle System | Medi-Globe Corporation | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K133763 | Sonotip Pro and Pro Flex Ebus-Tbna Needle System | Medi-Globe Corporation | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K231267 | ClearTip | Finemedix Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K250994 | ClearTip FNA and FNB Types | Finemedix Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133763 | Sonotip Pro and Pro Flex Ebus-Tbna Needle SystemSummary page 4….1075 - Review Panel : Gastroenterology/Urology 4. Predicate Device: - Primary Predicate Device: SonoTip Pro and Pro Flex EBUS-TBNA Needle System (K133763) by Medi-Globe Corporation - Reference Predicate Device: Clear-Tip EUS-FNA (K180363) by FINEMEDIX Co., Ltd.… | 2014 |
| † | K180363 | Clear-Tip EUS-FNA | 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K250994 | ClearTip FNA and FNB Types | 2025 | 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 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 34 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 17 of the 61 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K250994 (Finemedix Co., Ltd., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FCG devicesFCG Biopsy Needle: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, 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 ClearTip is intended for Ultrasonically Guided Fine Needle Aspiration, (FNA) of submucosal and extraluminal lesions of the Tracheobronchial Tree and Gastrointestinal Tract, (e.g., lymph nodes, abnormal tissue in the mediastinum).
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/K231267 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K231267: ClearTip.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K231267
Report an extraction error
Are you the manufacturer?
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