FDA product code FDT: Duodenoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid
FDT is the FDA product code for duodenoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 and reviewed by the Gastroenterology and Urology panel. FDA has cleared 35 510(k) submissions under FDT, 7 in the last five years, from 16 different applicants. The average 510(k) review took 147 days (median 88); 151 days on average over the last three years. FDA has posted 38 recalls for FDT devices, 18 initiated in the last five years.
Definition
To examine the duodenum and to perform various procedures within the duodenum. If the device is reusable, validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission (82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
Classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Device name | Duodenoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid |
| Device class | Class II |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.1500 |
| Review panel | GU — Gastroenterology and Urology |
| Medical specialty | Gastroenterology, Urology |
| Premarket route | 510(k) |
510(k) clearances per year for FDT
| Year | Clearances | Avg. review days |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 492 |
| 2018 | 3 | 247 |
| 2019 | 5 | 106 |
| 2020 | 4 | 64 |
| 2021 | 2 | 128 |
| 2022 | 1 | 71 |
| 2024 | 2 | 180 |
| 2025 | 2 | 92 |
| 2026 | 2 | 180 |
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Top FDT applicants
| Applicant | Clearances | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 7 | 2026-02-22 |
| Fujifilm Corporation | 5 | 2026-03-09 |
| Pentax of America, Inc. | 5 | 2024-08-01 |
| Pentax Medical | 3 | 2019-10-21 |
| Pentax Precision Instrument Corp. | 3 | 1996-10-10 |
11 more applicants have FDT clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.
Most recent FDT clearances
| 510(k) | Applicant | Device | Decision date | Review days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K251861 | Fujifilm Corporation | FUJIFILM Endoscope Model ED-S100TP; FUJIFILM Endoscope Model ED-S100XP; FUJIFILM Processor Model VS-1000 | 2026-03-09 | 265 |
| K253646 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 (MAJ-2315) | 2026-02-22 | 94 |
| K251867 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | EVIS EXERA III DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS TJF-Q190V (TJF-Q190V) | 2025-09-19 | 94 |
| K250701 | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | Evis Exera III Duodenovideoscope Olympus TJF-Q190V (TJF-Q190V) | 2025-06-05 | 90 |
| K233942 | Pentax of America, Inc. | PENTAX Medical Video Duodenoscope (ED34-i10T2s); PENTAX Medical Video Processor (EPK-i8020c); PENTAX Medical Single Use, Sterile Distal End Cap with Elevator (OE-A63); Gas/Water Feeding Valves (OF-B194 ) | 2024-08-01 | 231 |
Recalls for FDT devices
38 product recalls in 24 recall events; 18 initiated in the last five years and 18 still open. Most recent: 2026-06-05.
| Year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is FDA product code FDT?
FDT is the FDA product code for duodenoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 and reviewed by the Gastroenterology and Urology panel.
What device class is FDT?
Class II, regulation 21 CFR 876.1500. Typical premarket route: 510(k).
How long does a 510(k) take for product code FDT?
Across 35 cleared submissions the average was 147 days from receipt to decision (median 88).
Which companies have the most FDT clearances?
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. (7); Fujifilm Corporation (5); Pentax of America, Inc. (5); Pentax Medical (3); Pentax Precision Instrument Corp. (3).
Have FDT devices been recalled?
Yes: 38 product recalls across 24 recall events; the most recent began 2026-06-05.
Next steps
- Run an FDA pathway report with predicate devices for product code FDT
- Run a recall and safety report across every FDT manufacturer
- Watch product code FDT for new clearances and recalls
Source: openFDA device classification, 510(k), PMA, De Novo and recall data (public domain). Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice.
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