510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Hermes O.R. Control Center
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Computer Motion, Inc. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Jul 11, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K973700 (Computer Motion, Inc., 1998) and 1 other predicate after a 38-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1993.
- Decided
- Jul 11, 2003
- Review
- 38 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K931783 (1993). 8 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK931783 Aesop (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal PosComputer Motion, Inc. · 1993
- 5 generations backK960655 Aesop System and AccessoriesComputer Motion, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK973700 Hermes Operating Room Control CenterComputer Motion, Inc. · 1998
- 3 generations backK023095 Hermes Operating Room Control CenterComputer Motion, Inc. · 2002
- 2 generations backK024294 Modification to Hermes Operating Room Control CenterComputer Motion, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK030240 Modification to Hermes Operating Room Control CenterComputer Motion, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK031720 Modification to Hermes O.R. Control CenterComputer Motion, Inc. · 2003
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K931783 | Aesop (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Pos | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −5 | K960655 | Aesop System and Accessories | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K973700 | Hermes Operating Room Control Center | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K023095 | Hermes Operating Room Control Center | Computer Motion, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K024294 | Modification to Hermes Operating Room Control Center | Computer Motion, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K030240 | Modification to Hermes Operating Room Control Center | Computer Motion, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K031720 | Modification to Hermes O.R. Control Center | Computer Motion, Inc. | 2003 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K973700 | Hermes Operating Room Control CenterSummary page 1…c Surgeiy Regulation Number: 876.1500 Regulation Class: Class 11. This device is substantially equivalent to the HERMES O.R. Control Center, K973700, and the more recent 510(k) for HERMES control of the S&N Dyonics@ Power Shaver, K030240. The HERMES O.R. Control… | 1998 |
| * | K030240 | Modification to Hermes Operating Room Control CenterSummary page 1…ice is substantially equivalent to the HERMES O.R. Control Center, K973700, and the more recent 510(k) for HERMES control of the S&N Dyonics@ Power Shaver, K030240. The HERMES O.R. Control Center is a computer-driven system whose basic function is to offer the surgeon the addit… | 2003 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 10 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K973700.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GCJ
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GCJ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GCJ
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GCJ
5,860in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GCJ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 | 42 | 12 | 1,639 |
| 2008 | 19 | 73 | 16 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 21 | 85 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 2010 | 24 | 122 | 30 | 2,657 |
| 2011 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 88 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 2013 | 15 | 93 | 7 (1) | 1,565 |
| 2014 | 19 | 90 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | 27 | 99 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 | 1 | 3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 2,562 |
| 2019 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 28 | 61 | 0 | 2,618 |
| 2021 | 18 | 116 | 0 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 31 | 109 | 1 | 6,002 |
| 2024 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 6,047 |
| 2025 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 5,860 |
| 2026 | 26 | 122 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The [email protected]. Control Center and Port Expander is indicated for use with Stryker Endoscopy 882 Camera, Stryker Quantum 5000 Light Source, Stryker SE5 Shaver, WOM 201 Insufflator System, WOM 2.0L Arthroscopy Pump, Stryker Total Performance System, Berchtold Surgical Li hts, Steris Amsco Table Model SP3085, Steris Amsco Table Model SP3085, AESOP HR (HERMES-ReadyTM),Valleylab Force FXTMElectro-surgical Unit, Smith & Nephew Dyonics" Access 15 Arthroscopic…
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The [email protected]. Control Center and Port Expander is indicated for use with Stryker Endoscopy 882 Camera, Stryker Quantum 5000 Light Source, Stryker SE5 Shaver, WOM 201 Insufflator System, WOM 2.0L Arthroscopy Pump, Stryker Total Performance System, Berchtold Surgical Li hts, Steris Amsco Table Model SP3085, Steris Amsco Table Model SP3085, AESOP HR (HERMES-ReadyTM),Valleylab Force FXTMElectro-surgical Unit, Smith & Nephew Dyonics" Access 15 Arthroscopic Fluid Irrigation System, Smith & Nephew Dyonics@Vision 635 Digital Image Management System, Skytron Stellar Series O.R. Lights, S&N Dyonics" Power Shaver (K030240) and the Smith & Nephew InteliJET Arthroscopic Fluid Management System. It can be used in general laparoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, ear endoscopy, and sinuscopy where a laparoscope/endoscope is indicated for use. A few examples of the more common endoscopic surgeries are laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection, laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, laparoscopic & thoracoscopic anterior spinal fusion, decompression fixation, wedge resection, lung biopsy, pleural biopsy, dorsal sympathectomy, pleurodesis, internal mammary artery dissection for coronary artery bypass, coronary artery bypass grafting where endoscopic visualization in indicated and examination of the evacuated cardiac chamber during performance of valve replacement. The users of the HERMES O.R. Control Center are general surgeons, gynecologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, plastic surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, ENT surgeons and urologists.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K031720 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K031720: Modification to Hermes O.R. Control Center.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K031720
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026