FDA product code GCI: Laryngoscope, Endoscope

GCI is the FDA product code for laryngoscope, endoscope. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 and reviewed by the General and Plastic Surgery panel. FDA has cleared 14 510(k) submissions under GCI, from 12 different applicants. The average 510(k) review took 113 days (median 86). FDA has posted 5 recalls for GCI devices.

Classification

FieldValue
Device nameLaryngoscope, Endoscope
Device classClass II
Regulation21 CFR 876.1500
Review panelSU — General and Plastic Surgery
Medical specialtyGastroenterology, Urology
Premarket route510(k)
Third-party 510(k) review eligibleYes

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Top GCI applicants

ApplicantClearancesLatest
Birtcher Medical Systems, Inc.21993-10-27
Conmedcorp21992-04-15
Surgicon, Inc.12002-08-15
Computer Motion, Inc.12000-11-03
Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.12000-07-17

7 more applicants have GCI clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.

Most recent GCI clearances

510(k)ApplicantDeviceDecision dateReview days
K021747Surgicon, Inc.DEGALL LAPAROSCOPIC GALLBLADDER EXTRACTOR2002-08-1579
K003222Computer Motion, Inc.MODIFICATION TO HERMES OPERATING ROOM CONTROL CENTER2000-11-0318
K001362Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.KARL STORZ 3D VIDEO SYSTEM2000-07-1780
K933515T-Med, Inc.BOOTY ENDOSCOPE WARMER1993-10-2799
K930302Birtcher Medical Systems, Inc.BIRTCHER SURE CLEAN INSTRUMENT SYSTEM1993-10-27279

Recalls for GCI devices

5 product recalls in 2 recall events; 0 initiated in the last five years and 4 still open. Most recent: 2020-05-12.

YearRecalls
20204

Frequently asked questions

What is FDA product code GCI?

GCI is the FDA product code for laryngoscope, endoscope. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 and reviewed by the General and Plastic Surgery panel.

What device class is GCI?

Class II, regulation 21 CFR 876.1500. Typical premarket route: 510(k).

How long does a 510(k) take for product code GCI?

Across 14 cleared submissions the average was 113 days from receipt to decision (median 86).

Which companies have the most GCI clearances?

Birtcher Medical Systems, Inc. (2); Conmedcorp (2); Surgicon, Inc. (1); Computer Motion, Inc. (1); Karl Storz Imaging, Inc. (1).

Have GCI devices been recalled?

Yes: 5 product recalls across 2 recall events; the most recent began 2020-05-12.

Next steps

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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