# K982983: LSVP International Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Lsvp Intl., Inc.
- Decided: Sep 29, 1998 after 34 days
- Product code: EOQ (Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4680
- 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 its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Reusable Biopsy Forceps manufactured by Olympus: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Reusable Biopsy Forceps manufactured by Portlyn Corp.: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Reusable Biopsy Forceps manufactured by American Endoscopy, Corp.: named in the summary without a submission number

## Indications for use
The primary indication for use of biopsy forceps is endoscopic tissue collection for histologic examination in GI/Urology, Bronchoscopy, Nasopharingoscopy, Esophagoscopy and Hysteroscopy. Non-electric biopsy forceps are not intended for use in conjunction with an electrocautery unit.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K982983
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology