# K252624: KARL STORZ Laryngoscopes and Accessories

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- Decided: May 15, 2026 after 270 days
- Product code: EQN (Laryngoscope, Nasopharyngoscope)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4760
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K953771 (1995). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K953771: Operating Laryngoscopes & Accessories Forceps, Protectors, KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (1995) Summary page 6.

## Indications for use
Laryngoscopes: Model Numbers 8576A, 8576B, 8576C, 8576CC, 8576D, 8576E, 8587KK, 8588B, 8588BV, 8590K, 8590L KARL STORZ distending and non-distending laryngoscopes and accessories are intended to create a working channel for minimally invasive investigations and treatments of the larynx for adult and pediatric patients. Models with a suction device connection are also used for suction. Model Numbers 8574B, 8574C, 8574D, 8574E, 8574G, 8574JP, 8574SL, 8574SLS, 8574SSL, 8576AA, 8580B, 8582B, 8583B, 8587A, 8587AA, 8588A, 8589B, 8589C, 8590A, 8590AL, 8590B, 8590BL, 8590C, 8590CL, 8590DL, 8590DN, 8590J, 8590JA, 8590JL, 8590JV, 8590TV, 8661AN, 8661CN, 8661DN, 8661EN, 8666AN, 8666DN, 8668A, 8790A, 8790B, 8890A KARL STORZ distending and non-distending laryngoscopes and accessories are intended to create a working channel for minimally invasive investigations and treatments of the larynx for adult patients. Models with a suction device connection are also used for suction. Suction/Irrigation Tubes: Model Numbers 8602KK, 8602KS, 8603KS, 8604KK KARL STORZ suction/irrigation tubes are used with KARL STORZ distending and non-distending laryngoscopes. KARL STORZ suction/irrigation tubes are used in minimally invasive investigations and treatments of the larynx for adult and pediatric patients. Model Numbers 8602, 8603, 8604, 8602A, 8602K, 8602KA, 8602KV, 8603A, 8603K, 8603KA, 8603KV, 8604A, 8604E, 8691A, 8691B, 8691C, 8692A, 8692B, 8692C KARL STORZ suction/irrigation tubes are used with KARL STORZ distending and non-distending laryngoscopes. KARL STORZ suction/irrigation tubes are used in minimally invasive investigations and treatments of the larynx for adult patients. Supporting Devices: KARL STORZ supporting devices are used with KARL STORZ distending and non-distending laryngoscopes. KARL STORZ supporting devices are intended for holding and supporting laryngoscopes for adult and pediatric patients.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K252624
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology