510(k) · Cleared
ClearedViscucam C Digital Camera
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG · HKI Camera, Ophthalmic, Ac-Powered
Cleared on Feb 14, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K021787 (Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Systems, Inc., 2002) and 1 other predicate after an 84-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 22 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 14, 2005
- Review
- 84 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HKI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K941234 (1995). 4 ancestors in all. 22 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK941234 Non-Mydriatic Retinal CameraCanon USA, Inc. · 1995
- 1 generation backK980246 Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, Model CR6-45NMCanon USA, Inc. · 1998
- This deviceK043222 Viscucam C Digital CameraCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 21 of its ownK052268 Visucam Pro NMCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2005
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 13 of its ownK112184 Cirrus PhotoCarl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK141844 Rescan 700, Callisto EyeCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK150467 Retina WorkplaceCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK133217 Cirrus PhotoCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2014
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 22 · See all- K052268Visucam Pro NMCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2005 · cites it directly21descendants
- K112184Cirrus PhotoCarl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. · 2012 · 2 generations on13descendants
- K141844Rescan 700, Callisto EyeCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2014 · 3 generations on5descendants
- K150467Retina WorkplaceCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2015 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K133217Cirrus PhotoCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2014 · 3 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K941234 | Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera | Canon USA, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K980246 | Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, Model CR6-45NM | Canon USA, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K043222 | Viscucam C Digital Camera | Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K052268 | Visucam Pro NM | Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG | 2005 | — |
| +2 | K112184 | Cirrus Photo | Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K141844 | Rescan 700, Callisto Eye | Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K150467 | Retina Workplace | Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K133217 | Cirrus Photo | Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K021787 | VisucamSummary page 4…VISCUCAM C~m Digital Camera Generic/Commonl Name: Ophthalmic Camera, AC-powered (21 CFR § 886.1120) PREDICATE DEVICE (1) VISUCAMLITE~ Fundus Camera (K021787) (2) Canon Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, Model CR6-45NM (K980246)… | 2002 |
| * | K980246 | Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, Model CR6-45NMSummary page 4…Camera, AC-powered (21 CFR § 886.1120) PREDICATE DEVICE (1) VISUCAMLITE~ Fundus Camera (K021787) (2) Canon Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, Model CR6-45NM (K980246) W0 INTENDED… | 1998 |
What descends from it? (22)
See all 221 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K052268 | Visucam Pro NM | 2005 | 21 |
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 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.8 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K052268 (Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG, 2005) has gone furthest, with 21 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K021787.
How does its category compare?
All HKI devicesHKI Camera, Ophthalmic, Ac-Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HKI
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HKI
167in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HKI
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HKI
1in 2023
MAUDE reports naming product code HKI, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 104 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 179 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 | 141 | 0 | 22 |
| 2014 | 4 | 135 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 | 146 | 1 | 66 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 1 | 20 |
| 2018 | 6 | 71 | 1 | 14 |
| 2019 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 182 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 155 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 259 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VISUCAM C Digital Camera is intended for photographing, displaying and storing the data of the retina and surrounding parts of the eye to be examined under mydriatic and non-mydriatic conditions. These photographs support the diagnosis and subsequent observation of eye diseases which can be visually monitored and photographically documented.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K043222 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K043222: Viscucam C Digital Camera.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K043222
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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