510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAtrilaze MI Surgical Ablation System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medical Cv, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 16, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K040744 (Medical Cv, Inc., 2004) and 4 other predicates after a 289-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1998. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 16, 2007
- Review
- 289 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K980668 (1998). 19 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK980668 CMS Blizzard 700 Series Models 730, 740,750,760,770,780 & 790Cryomedical Sciences, Inc. · 1998
- 4 generations backK011988 Surgical Lightstic 180, Model 180 L, Model 180 CCardiofocus, Inc. · 2001
- 3 generations backK013901 Malleable Surgical Lightstic 180, Model 180 (1CM-9CM)Cardiofocus, Inc. · 2001
- 2 generations backK052495 Atrilaze Malleable Ablation ProbeMedical Cv, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK060680 Atrilaze Surgical Ablation SystemMedical Cv, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK061489 Atrilaze MI Surgical Ablation SystemMedical Cv, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK082409 Solar Laser Ablation System, Models: LU-1083-25, LF-1083, PC-1000…Endophotonix, Inc. · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K082409Solar Laser Ablation System, Models: LU-1083-25, LF-1083, PC-1000, IC-1083, LW-2000…Endophotonix, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K980668 | CMS Blizzard 700 Series Models 730, 740,750,760,770,780 & 790 | Cryomedical Sciences, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K011988 | Surgical Lightstic 180, Model 180 L, Model 180 C | Cardiofocus, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K013901 | Malleable Surgical Lightstic 180, Model 180 (1CM-9CM) | Cardiofocus, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K052495 | Atrilaze Malleable Ablation Probe | Medical Cv, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K060680 | Atrilaze Surgical Ablation System | Medical Cv, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K061489 | Atrilaze MI Surgical Ablation System | Medical Cv, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K082409 | Solar Laser Ablation System, Models: LU-1083-25, LF-1083, PC-1000, IC-1083… | Endophotonix, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040744 | Atrilaze Soft Tissue Ablation SystemSummary page 2…oses of this submission, the SolarTM Surgical Ablation System was compared to the following predicate devices: * Medical CV Atrilaze TM Surgical Ablation System (K040744,K052495 & K060680) * Guidant's Microwave FLEXIO Surgical Ablation System (K003978 & K013946) Testing: The results… | 2004 |
| * | K052495 | Atrilaze Malleable Ablation ProbeSummary page 2…this submission, the SolarTM Surgical Ablation System was compared to the following predicate devices: * Medical CV Atrilaze TM Surgical Ablation System (K040744,K052495 & K060680) * Guidant's Microwave FLEXIO Surgical Ablation System (K003978 & K013946) Testing: The results of bioc… | 2005 |
| * | K060680 | Atrilaze Surgical Ablation SystemSummary page 2…ssion, the SolarTM Surgical Ablation System was compared to the following predicate devices: * Medical CV Atrilaze TM Surgical Ablation System (K040744,K052495 & K060680) * Guidant's Microwave FLEXIO Surgical Ablation System (K003978 & K013946) Testing: The results of biocompatibili… | 2006 |
| * | K003978 | Afx Microwave Generator, Flex Ablation Wand, Lynx Ablation Wand, Model Series 1000, P/N…Summary page 2…ing predicate devices: * Medical CV Atrilaze TM Surgical Ablation System (K040744,K052495 & K060680) * Guidant's Microwave FLEXIO Surgical Ablation System (K003978 & K013946) Testing: The results of biocompatibility testing conducted on the disposable fiber optic delivery system an… | 2001 |
| * | K013946 | Flex 10 Accessory for the Afx Microwave Ablation SystemSummary page 2…ate devices: * Medical CV Atrilaze TM Surgical Ablation System (K040744,K052495 & K060680) * Guidant's Microwave FLEXIO Surgical Ablation System (K003978 & K013946) Testing: The results of biocompatibility testing conducted on the disposable fiber optic delivery system and tubing s… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K082409 | Solar Laser Ablation System, Models: LU-1083-25, LF-1083, PC-1000, IC-1083, LW-2000… | 2009 | 0 |
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 9 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- None of the 19 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K082409 (Endophotonix, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K040744.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEX
83in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEX
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEX
3in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEX
2,720in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, 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 | 73 | 79 | 9 | 342 |
| 2008 | 107 | 86 | 2 | 232 |
| 2009 | 69 | 100 | 0 | 209 |
| 2010 | 50 | 96 | 4 | 1,711 |
| 2011 | 41 | 83 | 18 | 3,024 |
| 2012 | 45 | 118 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 2013 | 46 | 144 | 3 | 2,236 |
| 2014 | 61 | 147 | 6 | 2,036 |
| 2015 | 47 | 112 | 0 | 2,099 |
| 2016 | 51 | 114 | 1 | 2,585 |
| 2017 | 67 | 90 | 5 (1) | 2,977 |
| 2018 | 51 | 78 | 5 | 3,525 |
| 2019 | 41 | 88 | 6 | 2,709 |
| 2020 | 52 | 90 | 1 | 2,183 |
| 2021 | 53 | 123 | 0 | 3,465 |
| 2022 | 60 | 152 | 0 | 2,288 |
| 2023 | 52 | 87 | 6 | 2,337 |
| 2024 | 82 | 90 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 2025 | 83 | 90 | 0 | 2,720 |
| 2026 | 57 | 90 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The MedicalCV SOLAR™ Surgical Ablation System is indicated for delivery of 810nm or 1064nm laser light to soft tissue, under direct visualization, during surgical procedures. Indications include the ablation, or coagulation of soft tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K061489 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K061489: Atrilaze MI Surgical Ablation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K061489
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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