# K081742: Baxano Neural Localization Probe 1.75 and 1.25

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Baxano, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 17, 2008 after 90 days
- Product code: ETN (Stimulator, Nerve)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.1820
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K980148 (1998). 17 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 20 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K080494: Baxano Ultra Low Profile Rongeur, Baxano, Inc. (2008) Summary page 1.
- K031510: Nim-Spine, Medtronic Xomed (2003) Summary page 1.
- K063560: Hilger Dual-Stim Nerve Stimulator, Wr Medical Electronics Co. (2007) Summary page 1.
- K051384: Modification to:  Nuvasive Neurovision JJB System, Nuvasive, Inc. (2005)

## Most influential descendants
- K092729: Baxano Neuro Check Device (2009), 1 descendant of its own
- K110696: Neuro Check Device with IO-Flex Wire (2011), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Baxano, Inc. Neural Localization Probe is for use with Baxano cutting and biting devices for localization of motor nerves in settings where visualization is compromised.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K081742
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology