# K962330: Amo Arthoscopes

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: American Microptiks, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 11, 1996 after 86 days
- Product code: HRX (Arthroscope)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.1100
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
3 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Storz (Karl Storz) 7200BW Arthroscope: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K031972: Asap Arthroscope Models; 10-0001-00, 10-0002-00, 10-0003-00, 10-0004-00, 10-0005-00, 10-0006-00, 10-0007-00, 10-0008-00, (2003), 2 descendants of its own
- K070021: Italite , Model 500-3.1, 550-3.1, 600-3.1, 650-3.1, 450-2.0,400-2.0 (2007), 1 descendant of its own
- K163037: Intra medullary endo-transilluminating device (iMET device) (2017), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Like other legally marketed arthroscopes, the AMO Arthroscope is indicated for use in minimally invasive procedures of the knee, shoulder and ankle joints, for joint examination, biopsy, arthroscopy, diagnosis of joint disease. The device provides a clear view of the joint structures such as femoral condyles, medial meniscus, cruciate ligament, and other anatomical structures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K962330
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology