510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKarl Storz Flexible Grasping, Biopsy Forceps, Stone Baskets, Dislodgers, Scissors, Injection Cannulae, Cleaning Brushes
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered
Cleared on Mar 29, 1995 after a 55-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 29, 1995
- Review
- 55 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OCZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK950434 Karl Storz Flexible Grasping, Biopsy Forceps, Stone Baskets…KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · 1995
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252800 KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for UrologyKarl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2026
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K252800KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for UrologyKarl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K950434 | Karl Storz Flexible Grasping, Biopsy Forceps, Stone Baskets, Dislodgers… | KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| +1 | K252800 | KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for Urology | Karl Storz SE & CO. KG | 2026 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new OCZ device
- #1 K252800 KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for Urologyscore 11.5 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K252800 | KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for Urology | 2026 | 0 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K252800 (Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All OCZ devicesOCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · OCZ
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OCZ
Too few OCZ 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · OCZ
17in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OCZ
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OCZ, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 242 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 759 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 734 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 252 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 17 | 33 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K950434 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K950434: Karl Storz Flexible Grasping, Biopsy Forceps, Stone Baskets, Dislodgers, Scissors, Injection Cannulae, Cleaning Brushes.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K950434
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026