510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2022MVM 7.5 French Flexible Ureteroscope
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Karl Storz Endoscopy · FGB Ureteroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
Cleared on Oct 5, 1998 after a 48-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Oct 5, 1998
- Review
- 48 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FGB
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK982905 MVM 7.5 French Flexible UreteroscopeKarl Storz Endoscopy · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK232911 KARL STORZ Flexible Uretero-Reno-Fiberscope FLEX-X2S [positive…Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. · 2024
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K232911KARL STORZ Flexible Uretero-Reno-Fiberscope FLEX-X2S [positive deflection] (11278A2)…Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K982905 | MVM 7.5 French Flexible Ureteroscope | Karl Storz Endoscopy | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K232911 | KARL STORZ Flexible Uretero-Reno-Fiberscope FLEX-X2S [positive deflection]… | Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
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?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K232911 | KARL STORZ Flexible Uretero-Reno-Fiberscope FLEX-X2S [positive deflection] (11278A2)… | 2024 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | Class II | Z-1067-2022 | Under Investigation by firm | Failure to achieve the expected six-log reduction in microorganisms following the disinfection process. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K232911 (Karl Storz Endovision, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FGB devicesFGB Ureteroscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FGB
17in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FGB
134in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FGB
15in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FGB
1,307in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FGB, 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 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 17 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 142 |
| 2018 | 4 | 191 | 0 | 118 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 207 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 402 |
| 2021 | 3 | 191 | 0 | 325 |
| 2022 | 5 | 205 | 4 | 455 |
| 2023 | 8 | 183 | 1 | 458 |
| 2024 | 16 | 217 | 15 | 572 |
| 2025 | 17 | 134 | 0 | 1,307 |
| 2026 | 9 | 140 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This instrument is indicated for examination of the upper urinary tract including the ureter and kidneys and, using additional accessories, to perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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/K982905 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K982905: MVM 7.5 French Flexible Ureteroscope.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K982905
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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