Intended Use

The EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope devices are intended for use with Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.

Technology

The devices comprise three parts: control section with angulation knobs, insertion section with image guide, light guides, and instrument channel, and connector section interfacing with video system. They incorporate Voice Coil Motor for dual focus, support imaging modalities including WLI, NBI, RDI, TXI, BAI-MAC, and features such as pre-freeze and automatic brightness adjustment. Compatible with EndoTherapy accessories for biopsy and other procedures.

Performance

Bench testing included evaluations of thermal safety, photobiological safety, color performance, resolution, noise and dynamic range, image uniformity, video latency, and specific imaging modes (RDI, TXI, BAI-MAC). Ignition factors safety studies conducted for laser, high-frequency, APC systems. Animal testing assessed imaging modes. Risk management followed ISO 14971:2019. Software, sterilization, biocompatibility and clinical tests were not performed due to no major changes from predicate devices.

Predicate Devices

No predicate devices specified

Device Timeline

  • 1

    Submission

    3/21/2025

    3 months
  • 2

    FDA Approval

    6/23/2025

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