510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCusa Shear Tip, an Accessory of the Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Integra Radionics, Inc. · LFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical
Cleared on May 8, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K981262 (Valleylab, Inc., 1998) and 2 other predicates after a 39-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1988.
- Decided
- May 8, 2009
- Review
- 39 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- LFL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K884413 (1988). 16 ancestors in all, the oldest K801623 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK884413 Cusa System 200H Ultrasonic Surgical AspiratorValleylab, Inc. · 1988
- 4 generations backK981262 Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator SystemValleylab, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK021989 Selector Integra Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator, Model OM 1530000M3Integra Neurosciences · 2002 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK042277 Selector Quantum Ultrasonic Aspirator SystemIntegra Neurosciences, Ltd. · 2004
- 1 generation backK081459 Cusa Selector NXT Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation SystemIntegra Radionics, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- This deviceK090864 Cusa Shear Tip, an Accessory of the Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical…Integra Radionics, Inc. · 2009
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K884413 | Cusa System 200H Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator | Valleylab, Inc. | 1988 | — |
| −4 | K981262 | Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System | Valleylab, Inc. | 1998 | 3 |
| −3 | K021989 | Selector Integra Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator, Model OM 1530000M3 | Integra Neurosciences | 2002 | 2 |
| −2 | K042277 | Selector Quantum Ultrasonic Aspirator System | Integra Neurosciences, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K081459 | Cusa Selector NXT Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System | Integra Radionics, Inc. | 2008 | 4 |
| 0 (this device) | K090864 | Cusa Shear Tip, an Accessory of the Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator… | Integra Radionics, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new LFL device
- #1 K261448 neXus Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator Systemscore 14.5 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K981262 | Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator SystemSummary page 1…cate devices. The technological characteristics are similar to those found in the following predicate devices: CUSA EXCEL Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System via 510(k) K981262 on July, 6, 1998; CUSA EXCEL Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System with Bone Tip cleared via 510(k) K051947 on August 22, 2005 and… | 1998 |
| * | K051947 | Radionics Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System with BoneSummary page 1…es: CUSA EXCEL Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System via 510(k) K981262 on July, 6, 1998; CUSA EXCEL Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System with Bone Tip cleared via 510(k) K051947 on August 22, 2005 and CUSA Selector NXT Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System cleared via 510(k) K08 1459 on August 13, 2008.… | 2005 |
| * | K081459 | Cusa Selector NXT Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation SystemSummary page 1…trasonic Surgical Aspirator System with Bone Tip cleared via 510(k) K051947 on August 22, 2005 and CUSA Selector NXT Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System cleared via 510(k) K08 1459 on August 13, 2008. Page 1 of 2 The CUSA Shear Tip is an additional tip… | 2008 |
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 21 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.9 years on median.
- 5 of the 16 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 10 other devices also cite its predicate K981262.
How does its category compare?
All LFL devicesLFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LFL
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LFL
176in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LFL
11in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LFL
3,857in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LFL, 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 | 7 | 99 | 0 | 2,236 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,678 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3,324 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 3 | 1,239 |
| 2011 | 3 | 241 | 2 | 1,053 |
| 2012 | 3 | 82 | 5 | 1,491 |
| 2013 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 2,430 |
| 2014 | 3 | 136 | 1 | 4,260 |
| 2015 | 4 | 99 | 1 | 2,777 |
| 2016 | 5 | 111 | 0 | 2,691 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 1 | 3,267 |
| 2018 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 3,461 |
| 2019 | 4 | 103 | 42 | 3,153 |
| 2020 | 4 | 190 | 0 | 2,934 |
| 2021 | 6 | 83 | 1 | 3,289 |
| 2022 | 8 | 168 | 0 | 3,422 |
| 2023 | 4 | 104 | 2 | 4,215 |
| 2024 | 3 | 158 | 11 | 4,017 |
| 2025 | 3 | 176 | 0 | 3,857 |
| 2026 | 3 | 99 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The CUSA Shear Tip, an accessory of the CUSA EXcel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System, is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue is desirable, including Neurosurgery, Gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery, Urological surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, General surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Gynecological surgery, Thoracic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery and Thoracoscopic surgery.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K090864 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K090864: Cusa Shear Tip, an Accessory of the Cusa Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K090864
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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