510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGalileo High Resolution Micro Coupler
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Netoptix Corp. · HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)
Cleared on Oct 10, 1997 as substantially equivalent to K903458 (Precise Optics, 1990) after a 141-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1990.
- Decided
- Oct 10, 1997
- Review
- 141 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HET
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K903458 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK903458 Precision Optics Image CouplerPrecise Optics · 1990
- This deviceK971896 Galileo High Resolution Micro CouplerNetoptix Corp. · 1997
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K903458 | Precision Optics Image Coupler | Precise Optics | 1990 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K971896 | Galileo High Resolution Micro Coupler | Netoptix Corp. | 1997 | — |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K903458 | Precision Optics Image CouplerSummary page 1…ation Name: Coupier ldentification of Predicate or Legally Marketed Device(s) The Galileo Micro Coupler 1s substantiaiiy equivalenti to Precision Optics Corp. Coupier {K903458). Device Description The Galileo Micro Couplers are a line of reusable optical couplers used in the transfer of image from an e… | 1990 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K903458.
How does its category compare?
All HET devicesHET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HET
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HET
269in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HET
4in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HET
4,513in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HET, 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 | 181 |
| 2008 | 3 | 176 | 4 | 359 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 1 | 403 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 214 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 417 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,118 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,035 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 175 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 1 | 124 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 205 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 89 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 53 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 44 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 49 |
| 2021 | 4 | 269 | 0 | 132 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 216 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 4 | 824 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 3,496 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,513 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Galileo Micro Coupler is indicated for use with endoscopy. It is an interface which allows the transmission of optical image from the endoscope to a video camera for video recording or viewing on a monitor.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K971896 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K971896: Galileo High Resolution Micro Coupler.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K971896
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026