# K972855: Karl Storz Contact Nasal Micro-Endoscopes

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 8, 1997 after 38 days
- Product code: EOB (Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4760
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device 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.

## Indications for use
To provide visualization of the nasal cavities, including the nasal mucosa, during a variety of ENT diagnostic and surgical procedures, utilizing both panoramic and tissue contact vision at high magnification..

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K972855
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology