# K962595: Karl Storz Xenon 300 Light Source for Non-Flash Applications

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 4, 1996 after 64 days
- Product code: FFS (Image, Illumination, Fiberoptic, For Endoscope )
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
6 later devices descend from it; 5 cite it directly.
0 of 7 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 no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K031994: Linvatec 300W Xenon Light Source (2003), 2 descendants of its own
- K123956: Power Led 175 (2013), 1 descendant of its own
- K141164: Artemis Light Engine (2015), 0 descendants of its own
- K093125: Alphaxenon Light 180 W and 300 W (2010), 0 descendants of its own
- K080809: Iec Medsight and Medbright (2008), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
This device is designed to supply light for endoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K962595
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology