# K252921: Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Boston Scientific Corporation
- Decided: Sep 26, 2025 after 14 days
- Product code: BWH (Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (Non-Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4680
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K895415 (1989). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K121186: Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps, Boston Scientific Corp (2012) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
These single-use biopsy forceps are specifically designed to collect tissue endoscopically for histologic examination. These forceps should not be used for any purpose other than their intended function.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K252921
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology