Prosthesis, Esophageal
The esophageal prosthesis is an implantable device designed to maintain patency of the esophagus in patients with conditions such as esophageal stricture, malignancy, or tracheoesophageal fistula. It is classified as FDA Class 2, requiring 510(k) premarket clearance, and carries an implant designation reflecting its placement within the body. The product code is ESW, regulated under 21 CFR 878.3610 in the General, Plastic Surgery specialty. This device is designated as an implant.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- ESW
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 878.3610
- Medical Specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Review Panel
- GU
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 59 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K253327 | HANAROSTENT Esophagus Upper (CCC) | Oct 30, 2025 | Substantially Equivalent | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. |
| K243619 | Niti-S Esophageal Stent; Esophageal TTS Stent | Oct 30, 2025 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K251265 | Resilience Fully Covered Esophageal Stent System | Jul 23, 2025 | Substantially Equivalent | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. |
| K233939 | Ultraflex Esophageal NG Stent System; WallFlex Esophageal Stent System | Apr 29, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific |
| K233837 | Agile Esophageal Stent System | Apr 04, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K240522 | Esophageal TTS Stent | Mar 22, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical |
| K223266 | Hilzo Esophageal Stents | Jan 16, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Thoracent, Inc. |
| K221482 | Esophageal TTS Stent | Jun 22, 2022 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K211960 | Agile Esophageal OTW Stent System | Nov 22, 2021 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K213251 | HANAROSTENT Esophagus Asymmetric (CCC) | Nov 18, 2021 | Substantially Equivalent | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. |
| K211706 | Esophageal TTS Stent | Oct 08, 2021 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K201160 | HANAROSTENT Esophagus (CCC), HANAROSTENT Esophagus (NCN) | Jul 23, 2021 | Substantially Equivalent | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. |
| K200860 | HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS (CCC), HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS (NCN) | May 20, 2020 | Substantially Equivalent | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. |
| K182910 | Segmented Esophageal Stent System | May 29, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. |
| K180144 | Agile Esophageal Stent System | Sep 21, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K172813 | Esophageal Stent System | May 18, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. |
| K162717 | Evolution Esophageal Stent System Partially Covered | Dec 21, 2016 | Substantially Equivalent | Cook Ireland, Ltd. |
| K130004 | ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL NG STENT SYSTEM | Dec 06, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K123205 | ESOPHAGEAL TTS STENT | Oct 09, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K120983 | ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL NG STENT SYSTEM | May 02, 2012 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K113551 | ESOPHAGEAL TTS STENT | Feb 14, 2012 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K111611 | ENDOMAXX FULLY COVERED ESOPHAGEAL STENT | Jul 29, 2011 | Substantially Equivalent | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. |
| K093619 | EVOLUTION ESOPHAGEAL STENT FULLY COVERED, MODELS EVO-FC-18-23-8-E, EVO-FC-18-23-10-E, EVO-FC-18-23-12-E | Jun 17, 2010 | Substantially Equivalent | Cook Ireland, Ltd. |
| K093537 | HANAROSTENT ESOPHAGUS (CCC) | Jun 04, 2010 | Substantially Equivalent | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. |
| K092144 | BONASTENT ESOPHAGEAL, MODELS BE AND BER, BONASTENT ESOPHAGEAL U.E.S. FLANGE AND FLARE, MODELS BEFG AND BEFR | Feb 22, 2010 | Substantially Equivalent | Endochoice, Inc. |
| K091816 | ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL NG STENT SYSTEM | Jul 01, 2009 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K091510 | WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FULLY COVERED STENT SYSTEM, MODELS M00516700, M00516710, M00516720, M00516730 | Jun 26, 2009 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K080782 | NITI-S ESOPHAGEAL STENT | Jan 30, 2009 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K072094 | CHOOSTENT | Sep 25, 2008 | Substantially Equivalent | M.I.Tech Co., Ltd. |
| K080332 | POLYFLEX STENT SYSTEM WITH DELIVERY SYSTEM, MODEL M00514270, M00514280, 00514290, 00514300, 00514310, 00514320, 00514330 | Sep 05, 2008 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| K080359 | EVOLUTION ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM | May 09, 2008 | Substantially Equivalent | Cook Ireland, Ltd. |
| K080838 | ALVEOLUS ALIMAXX-E ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM | Apr 24, 2008 | Substantially Equivalent | Alveolus, Inc. |
| K073266 | WALLFLEX PARTIALLY COVERED ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM | Feb 27, 2008 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corp |
| K060239 | ALEOLUS/ENOVENTIONS,ALIMAXX-E DV ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM | Mar 22, 2006 | Substantially Equivalent | Alveolus, Inc. |
| K051621 | ENDOVENTIONS ALIMAXX-E ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM | Jul 11, 2005 | Substantially Equivalent | Alveolus, Inc. |
| K041648 | NITI-S STENT & INTRODUCER, MODEL EOXXXX | Apr 28, 2005 | Substantially Equivalent | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| K032930 | ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL NG STENT SYSTEM | Oct 23, 2003 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corp |
| K030559 | RUSCH POLYFLEX STENT FOR THE ESOPHAGUS W/INTRODUCER/DELIVERY SYSTEM | Jun 30, 2003 | Substantially Equivalent | Rusch Intl. |
| K011591 | ESOPHAGEAL Z-STENT WITH DUA ANTI-REFLUX VALVE | Jul 19, 2002 | Substantially Equivalent | Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. |
| K012883 | ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM, ULTRAFLEX DIAMONDBILIARY STENT SYSTEM, ULTRAFLEX TRACHEOBRONCHIAL STENT SYSTEM | Oct 12, 2001 | Unknown | Boston Scientific Corp |
| K003173 | ASPIRE COVERED STENT AND DELIVERY CATHETER | Mar 13, 2001 | Substantially Equivalent | Vascular Architects, Inc. |
| K010068 | RUSCH POLYFLEX STENT FOR THE ESOPHAGUS WITH INTRODUCER SYSTEM | Feb 08, 2001 | Substantially Equivalent | Rusch Intl. |
| K002094 | BARD MEMOTHERM COVERED ESOPHAGEAL STENT, MODEL MULTIPLE | Oct 06, 2000 | Substantially Equivalent | C.R. Bard, Inc. |
| K984068 | FLAMINGO WALLSTENT ESOPHAGEAL ENDOPROSTHESIS | Jan 07, 1999 | Substantially Equivalent | Schneider (Europe) GmbH |
| K983297 | MEDTRONIC INSTENT ESOPHACOIL ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM WITH SLOW RELEASE | Dec 18, 1998 | Substantially Equivalent | Medtronic Instent, Inc. |
| K973584 | MEDTRONIC INSTENT ESOPHACOIL ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM AND ESOPHACOIL EXTENSION SYSTEM | Jan 09, 1998 | Substantially Equivalent | Medtech Instruments |
| K955041 | INSTENT ESOPHACOIL SELF-EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM | Feb 21, 1996 | Substantially Equivalent | Instent, Inc. |
| K955347 | ULTRAFLEX | Feb 16, 1996 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corp |
| K941487 | INSTENT ESOPHACOIL ESOPHAGEAL PROSTHESIS | Feb 23, 1995 | Substantially Equivalent | Instent, Inc. |
| K945201 | COVERD GIANTURCO-ROSCH ESOPHAGEAL Z-STENT | Jan 04, 1995 | Substantially Equivalent | Cook, Inc. |
| K940396 | WALLSTENT ESOPHAGEAL PROSTHESIS (DOUBLE) | Oct 03, 1994 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |
| K940395 | WALLSTENT ESOPHAGEAL PROSTHESIS | Sep 20, 1994 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |
| K940838 | MICROVASIVE ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM | Aug 18, 1994 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Scientific Corp |
| K920218 | ESOPHAGEAL Z-STENT | Feb 09, 1994 | Substantially Equivalent | Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. |
| K923119 | WALLSTENT ESOPHAGEAL PROTHESIS | Sep 01, 1992 | Substantially Equivalent | Schneider U.S. Stent Div. |
| K914029 | ESOPHAGEAL Z-STENT | Dec 09, 1991 | Substantially Equivalent | Cook, Inc. |
| K904821 | ELIACHAR MODIFIED ESOPHAGEAL STENT | Jan 14, 1991 | Substantially Equivalent | Hood Laboratories |
| K885309 | WILSON-COOK ESOPHAGEAL BALLOON PROSTHESIS | Feb 09, 1990 | Substantially Equivalent | Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. |
| K871244 | HOOD ESOPHAGEAL PROSTHESIS | Apr 13, 1987 | Substantially Equivalent | Hood Laboratories |
FEI Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 31 FEI numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.
Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 31 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.