510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2024EVIS Exera III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · FDS Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Cleared on Jun 19, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K112680 (Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, 2012) after a 271-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1993. 3 of the 32 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Jun 19, 2024
- Review
- 271 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FDS
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K931154 (1993). 30 ancestors in all, the oldest K843084 (1985). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 3 of the 32 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 backK112680 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK232997 EVIS Exera III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251986 Auxiliary Water Tube Maj-855Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025
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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 backK112680 Evis Exera Iii Video SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK232997 EVIS Exera III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2024
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K251986Auxiliary Water Tube Maj-855Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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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 | K112680 | Evis Exera Iii Video System | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2012 | 6 |
| 0 (this device) | K232997 | EVIS Exera III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190 | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K251986 | Auxiliary Water Tube Maj-855 | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2025 | — |
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 |
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.
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 FDS device
- #1 K251708 EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy Systemscore 16.5 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112680 | Evis Exera Iii Video SystemSummary page 7…Device name 510(k) Submitter 510(k) No. EVIS EXERA III VIDEO SYSTEM OLYMPUS MEDICAL K112680 ENDOSCOPIC VIDEO IMAGING SYSTEMS CORP. SYSTEM Reference device Device name… | 2012 |
| † | K131902 | Pentax Video Upper G.I. Scopes (EG Family) | 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K251986 | Auxiliary Water Tube Maj-855 | 2025 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | Class II | Z-0620-2025 | Under Investigation by firm | High-level disinfection ("HLD") with Acecide-C disinfectant in the Olympus OER-Pro Automated Endoscope Reprocessor ("AER") has been removed as a compatible reprocessing method from the Instructions for Use when reprocessing the GIF-1THI90… |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Class II | Z-0498-2025 | Reprocessing Controls | To better define the drying procedures described in the IFU to improve the instructions for easier understanding of each drying step after human errors and concerns were identified when completing a Human Factors evaluation of the… |
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 · 3 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 · 4 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 31 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 17 of the 30 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K251986 (Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K112680.
How does its category compare?
All FDS devicesFDS Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FDS
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FDS
211in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FDS
2in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FDS
18,905in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FDS, 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 | 27 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 45 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 36 |
| 2012 | 3 | 181 | 0 | 35 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 23 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 29 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 1 | 108 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 178 |
| 2018 | 6 | 167 | 0 | 304 |
| 2019 | 5 | 175 | 0 | 1,376 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 2 | 601 |
| 2021 | 5 | 78 | 0 | 1,755 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 6,216 |
| 2023 | 3 | 133 | 0 | 9,874 |
| 2024 | 5 | 220 | 2 | 9,258 |
| 2025 | 8 | 211 | 0 | 18,905 |
| 2026 | 7 | 164 | 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 GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE GIF-1TH190 is indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K232997 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K232997: EVIS Exera III Gastrointestinal Videoscope GIF-1TH190.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K232997
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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