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FC-38LX Fiber Colonoscope

by Pentax Precision Instrument Corp.

510(k) K951578

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

1 closed

Documents

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Registry data, not yet checked by deviCERTS. Source FDA 510(k), synced 22 Oct 2026. What this means

Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK951578 Date27 Jun 1995ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

1 recall · FDA

    • Terminated Z-2068-2016 FDA Class II initiated 6 Apr 2016

    Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and therapeutic devices (e.g., clips, stents, balloons, etc.) can become lodged in an endoscope's instrument channel.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
  • Active
  • Expiring
  • Withdrawn
  • Listed
  • Not covered

United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
FDF
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 876.1500
Advisory Committee
Gastroenterology, Urology
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 6 Oct 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The FC-38LX is a fiber colonoscope classified as a flexible or rigid colonoscope and accessory. It is designed to facilitate the visual examination of the colon.

This device is manufactured by Pentax Precision Instrument Corp. and received FDA 510(k) clearance under the number K951578.

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