# K003510: Instatrak System with Fluorocat, Model IT3500

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Visualization Technology, Inc.
- Decided: Feb 12, 2001 after 90 days
- Product code: LLZ (System, Image Processing, Radiological)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 892.2050
- Recalls of this device: 2 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
279 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
2 of 280 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K053610: Abaris (2006), 278 descendants of its own
- K121498: Percunav (2012), 222 descendants of its own
- K132304: Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound System (2013), 211 descendants of its own
- K160807: EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 50 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 70 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (2016), 100 descendants of its own
- K133833: Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound System (2014), 87 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Oct 11, 2006 · Class II · Z-2236-2012: GE Healthcare had recalled certain OEC InstaTrak 3500 Carts due to the potential for the cart to tip over when the arm of the imaging device is extended during use.
- Dec 13, 2004 · Not classified · Z-0690-05: Enhanced sterility testing revealed the sterilization efficacy of accessories ('Sensors') used with certain Navigation and Visualization systems may be compromised.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K003510
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology
