# K022074: Spherz

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: I.Z.I. Corp.
- Decided: Aug 13, 2002 after 48 days
- Product code: HAW (Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 882.4560
- Recalls of this device: 25 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Most influential descendants
- K142344: DISPOSABLE PASSIVE ACCESSORY FOR MEDTRONIC StealthStation System (2015), 1 descendant of its own
- K160523: BrightMatter Guide with BrightMatter Pointer (2016), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1581-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1600-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1582-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1587-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1601-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1591-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1584-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1578-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1580-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1595-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1594-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1593-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1596-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1590-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1589-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1598-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1592-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1585-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1579-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1602-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1583-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1599-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1588-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1597-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod
- Apr 24, 2014 · Class II · Z-1586-2014: Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain Medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for prod

## Indications for use
For use as a stereotactic system accessory to aid in auto-registration and localization of rigid patient anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous image guided surgery. It is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of sterotactic surgery may be considered to be safe and effective, and where a reference to a rigid anatomical structure can be identified relative to a CT or MR-based model of the anatomy.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K022074
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology