Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps
510(k) K990231
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK990231 | Date13 Apr 1999 | StatusActive |
Recalls
No FDA recalls found in the data synced 6 Oct 2026.
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- Expiring
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- KGE
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 876.4300
- Advisory Committee
- Gastroenterology, Urology
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026
The device is a forceps, biopsy, electric, used for transendoscopic biopsy of the GI tract. It is a substantially equivalent device cleared via the traditional 510(k) pathway.
It is supplied by Wiltek Medical, Inc. and is authorized under FDA 510(k) clearance K990231. The device is classified as Class II and is intended for use in gastroenterology and urology settings.
Other devices from Wiltek Medical, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 19 Sep 2026
What is the Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps used for?
The Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps is a forceps, biopsy, electric device used for transendoscopic biopsy of the GI tract, as stated in the device description. It is intended for use in gastroenterology and urology settings, based on the medical specialty description and advisory committee classification provided in the data.
How is the Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps supplied and authorized?
The device is supplied by Wiltek Medical, Inc. and is authorized under FDA 510(k) clearance K990231, as explicitly stated in the device data. It was cleared via the traditional 510(k) pathway and is classified as a Class II device.
Is the Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps a single-use or reusable device?
The device data does not specify whether the Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps is single-use or reusable. No information about sterility, reprocessing, or reuse instructions is provided in the specifications or description fields, so this detail cannot be inferred from the given data.
What regulatory pathway was used for the Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps?
The device was cleared via the traditional 510(k) pathway, as indicated by the clearance_type field stating 'Traditional' and the decision_description noting it is 'Substantially Equivalent'. This reflects the regulatory route under which FDA authorization was granted.
What is the classification and product code for the Wiltek Hot Biopsy Forceps?
The device is classified as Class II, as shown in the openfda field where device_class=2, and its product code is KGE, as listed in the product_code field. These are formal regulatory identifiers from the device's authorization record.