# K990561: Optical Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Pilling Weck Surgical
- Decided: May 14, 1999 after 81 days
- Product code: JEK (Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (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) Storz Vocal Cord Stripping Instrument: named in the summary without a submission number

## Indications for use
To be used for Tracheobronchial or Esophageal foreign body removal or biopsy procedures. To be used through rigid scopes: Bronchoscopes, Esophagoscopic, Laryngoscopes and Mediastinoscopes

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K990561
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology