Medical Endoscopes
Optical Testing
Testing Services
Sigma Scientific Services supports medical device manufacturers seeking regulatory approval for endoscopic products. As an A2LA-accredited and FDA-recognized testing laboratory, we specialize in comprehensive safety and performance evaluations tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. FDA’s 510(k) premarket notification process, as well as international regulatory submissions.
Our testing services evaluate whether your endoscope performs as safely and effectively as a legally marketed predicate device. This includes rigorous evaluations of device effectiveness, safety, and performance under intended use conditions.
Whether you’re preparing for a 510(k) submission or seeking international market entry, Sigma Scientific Services provides the expertise and accredited testing services necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape with confidence.
Test Methods
Testing of medical endoscope systems is conducted as per the following relevant international optics and photonics standards for medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices:
- ISO 8600-1: General requirements
- ISO 8600-3: Determination of field of view and direction of view
- ISO 8600-4: Maximum width of insertion point
- ISO 8600-5: Determination of optical resolution
- ISO 15739: Noise measurements
- ISO 12233: Resolution and spatial frequency responses
- IEC 62471 Photobiological Safety
Test Reporting
Test Reports include the following measurements:
- Field of View
- Depth of Field DOF
- Optimum Working Distance
- Noise and Dynamic Range
- Geometric Distortion
- Image Intensity Uniformity (IIU)
- Color performance
- Video Latency
- Light output
- Photobiological safety