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KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1)

K243409510(k) SpecialCleared Nov 27, 202426-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.1500

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · FBO Cystourethroscope

Cleared on Nov 27, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K241945 (Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, 2024) after a 26-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2008.

Decided
Nov 27, 2024
Review
26 days
Class
Class II
Product code
FBO
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K082046 (2008). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

  1. Root · 2 generations backK082046 Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope, Model…KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  2. 1 generation backK241945 KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2024
  3. This deviceK243409 KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1)Karl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2024
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K082046Karl Storz Pediatric Flexible Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope, Model 11278C1/Acui and…KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.20081
−1K241945KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…Karl Storz SE & CO. KG2024—
0 (this device)K243409KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1)Karl Storz SE & CO. KG2024—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K243409, 2008–2024Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

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  1. #1 K244001 KARL STORZ Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope…score 9.3 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K241945KARL STORZ Ped. Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11278AC2); KARL STORZ Ped.…
Summary page 5
…O Regulation: 876.1500 – Endoscope and accessories Device Panel: Gastroenterology & Urology Predicate Device(s): Primary Predicate Device: K241945 KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto- Urethro-Fiberscope and Accessories (11278ACU1 / 11278AC2)…
Karl Storz SE & CO. KG2024—

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 15.8 years on median.
  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.

How does its category compare?

All FBO devices

FBO Cystourethroscope: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · FBO

1in 2025

2007: 12008: 22014: 12024: 12025: 1
2007high 2 (2008) · low 0 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · FBO

Too few FBO 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.

Recalls per year · FBO

1in 2023

2022: 52023: 1
2007high 5 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · FBO

26in 2025

2008: 32009: 22010: 32011: 32012: 72013: 52014: 102015: 102016: 92017: 112018: 112019: 152020: 202021: 182022: 332023: 292024: 302025: 26
2007high 33 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code FBO, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071—00
20082—03
20090—02
20100—03
20110—03
20120—07
20130—05
20141—010
20150—010
20160—09
20170—011
20180—011
20190—015
20200—020
20210—018
20220—533
20230—129
20241—030
20251—026
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope and accessories are intended for use by a physician in the visual examination and treatment of a variety of urological endoscopic procedures for pediatric patients.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K243409: KARL STORZ Pediatric Cysto-Urethro-Fiberscope (11274BCU1).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K243409

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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