510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Broncus Technologies, Inc. · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on Mar 13, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K080271 (Superdimension, Ltd., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 57-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1993. 1 of the 25 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 13, 2009
- Review
- 57 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K926514 (1993). 17 ancestors in all, the oldest K882061 (1988). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 25 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK926514 Endoscopic Ultrasound System Type 20Olympus Corp. · 1993 · Recalled
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK062315 Superdimension/Bronchus Premium 2Superdimension, Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK071473 Modification to Superdimension/Bronchus Premium 2Superdimension, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK080271 Inreach SystemSuperdimension, Ltd. · 2008
- This deviceK090095 Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN SystemBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK091160 Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN SystemBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK112051 Lungpoint Planning and Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) SoftwareBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK181892 Ziostation2Ziosoft, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK093423 Lungpoint Procedure PlanningBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260009 LungPoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) SoftwareBroncus Medical, Inc. · 2026
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- Root · 9 generations backK926514 Endoscopic Ultrasound System Type 20Olympus Corp. · 1993 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK951994 Olympus EU-M30 Endoscopic Ultrasound CenterOlympus America, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK982323 Olympus UM 2R/3R Ultrasonic Probes and Associated Ancillary…Olympus America, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK042438 Superdimension/BronchusSuperdimension, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK052260 Superdimension/Bronchus 4.1Superdimension, Ltd. · 2005 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK052852 Superdimension/Bronchus PremiumSuperdimension, Ltd. · 2005 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK062315 Superdimension/Bronchus Premium 2Superdimension, Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK071473 Modification to Superdimension/Bronchus Premium 2Superdimension, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK080271 Inreach SystemSuperdimension, Ltd. · 2008
- This deviceK090095 Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN SystemBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2009
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Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K023984 Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40…2 generations back · 2003
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K091160Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN SystemBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly5descendants
- K112051Lungpoint Planning and Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) SoftwareBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2011 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K181892Ziostation2Ziosoft, Inc. · 2018 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K093423Lungpoint Procedure PlanningBroncus Technologies, Inc. · 2009 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K260009LungPoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) SoftwareBroncus Medical, Inc. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K926514 | Endoscopic Ultrasound System Type 20 | Olympus Corp. | 1993 | 1 |
| −8 | K951994 | Olympus EU-M30 Endoscopic Ultrasound Center | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K982323 | Olympus UM 2R/3R Ultrasonic Probes and Associated Ancillary Equipment, for… | Olympus America, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K042438 | Superdimension/Bronchus | Superdimension, Ltd. | 2004 | 1 |
| −5 | K052260 | Superdimension/Bronchus 4.1 | Superdimension, Ltd. | 2005 | 2 |
| −4 | K052852 | Superdimension/Bronchus Premium | Superdimension, Ltd. | 2005 | 1 |
| −3 | K062315 | Superdimension/Bronchus Premium 2 | Superdimension, Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| −2 | K071473 | Modification to Superdimension/Bronchus Premium 2 | Superdimension, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K080271 | Inreach System | Superdimension, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K090095 | Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN System | Broncus Technologies, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K091160 | Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN System | Broncus Technologies, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K112051 | Lungpoint Planning and Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) Software | Broncus Technologies, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K181892 | Ziostation2 | Ziosoft, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K093423 | Lungpoint Procedure Planning | Broncus Technologies, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K260009 | LungPoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) Software | Broncus Medical, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LLZ device
- #1 K230955 syngo Application Softwarescore 21.5 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K080271 | Inreach SystemSummary page 1…duct Code LLZ 4. Predicate Device The predicate device identified for the LungPoint VBN is as follows: superDimension®/Bronchus superDimension, Ltd K080271, cleared on inReach TM System March 31, 2008 superDimension/Bronchus… | 2008 |
| * | K042438 | Superdimension/BronchusSummary page 1…080271, cleared on inReach TM System March 31, 2008 superDimension/Bronchus superDimension, Ltd K042438, cleared on November 8, 2004 5. Device Description Thi… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (7)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K023984Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40 Series, BF-240 Series, and BF-160 SeriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 8 of the 17 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K091160 (Broncus Technologies, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K080271.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LLZ
58in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LLZ
173in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LLZ
11in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LLZ
116in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LLZ, 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 | 76 | 36 | 20 | 152 |
| 2008 | 94 | 52 | 32 | 154 |
| 2009 | 70 | 62 | 21 | 145 |
| 2010 | 51 | 98 | 17 | 145 |
| 2011 | 106 | 79 | 30 | 454 |
| 2012 | 82 | 87 | 12 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 | 84 | 64 | 1,130 |
| 2014 | 78 | 89 | 6 | 15,631 |
| 2015 | 64 | 90 | 16 | 211 |
| 2016 | 82 | 90 | 12 | 290 |
| 2017 | 78 | 107 | 5 | 104 |
| 2018 | 104 | 105 | 7 | 72 |
| 2019 | 74 | 107 | 2 | 88 |
| 2020 | 81 | 115 | 6 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 | 116 | 3 | 70 |
| 2022 | 65 | 137 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 87 | 157 | 8 | 26 |
| 2024 | 62 | 131 | 6 | 42 |
| 2025 | 58 | 173 | 11 | 116 |
| 2026 | 45 | 110 | 14 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Indicated for displaying images of the tracheobronchial tree to aid the physician in guiding endoscopic tools or catheters in the pulmonary tract and to enable marker placement within soft lung tissue. It does not make a diagnosis and is not an endoscopic tool. Not for pediatric use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K090095 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K090095: Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation VBN System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K090095
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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