Flexible video colonoscope, single-use

A flexible video colonoscope, single-use is a disposable endoscope designed for visual inspection and potential treatment of the entire colon. It is inserted through the anus and uses a video system with a distal image sensor to transmit real-time images to a monitor, allowing clinicians to examine the lower gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities such as inflammation, polyps, or bleeding.

As a single-use device, it is intended for one patient procedure and then discarded, eliminating the need for reprocessing between uses. Regulatory oversight focuses on its design, sterility, and performance as a disposable medical device, with classification and supply requirements based on its intended use and risk profile as defined in the reference definition.