510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPascal Streamline Photocoagulator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · HQF Laser, Ophthalmic
Cleared on Sep 25, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K091666 (Optimedica Corporation, 2009) after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1989. 22 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 25, 2009
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HQF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K894841 (1989). 22 ancestors in all, the oldest K812219 (1981). 22 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK894841 Iris Oculight (TM) SLIriderm Div. · 1989
- 4 generations backK960971 Oculight GLIriderm Div. · 1996
- 3 generations backK020374 Oculight SL/SLXIridex Corp · 2002
- 2 generations backK043486 Pascal Photocoagulator, Product-Pascal-01Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK091666 Pascal Photocoagulator, Pascal-USOptimedica Corporation · 2009
- This deviceK092621 Pascal Streamline PhotocoagulatorTopcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 16 of its ownK100019 Pascal Streamline PhotocoagulatorOptimedica Corporation · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 15 of its ownK111108 Pascal Streamline 577 (with Accessories)Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK121475 Txcell Scanning Laser Delivery SystemIridex Corp · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK123542 Pascal Synthesis (532NM/577NM) Opthalmic LaserTopcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK100035 Model Visulas 532S Laser with the Vite OptionCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2010
Showing 5 of 22 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 22 · See all- K100019Pascal Streamline PhotocoagulatorOptimedica Corporation · 2010 · cites it directly16descendants
- K111108Pascal Streamline 577 (with Accessories)Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · 2011 · 2 generations on15descendants
- K121475Txcell Scanning Laser Delivery SystemIridex Corp · 2012 · 3 generations on6descendants
- K123542Pascal Synthesis (532NM/577NM) Opthalmic LaserTopcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly5descendants
- K100035Model Visulas 532S Laser with the Vite OptionCarl Zeiss Meditec, AG · 2010 · cites it directly4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K894841 | Iris Oculight (TM) SL | Iriderm Div. | 1989 | — |
| −4 | K960971 | Oculight GL | Iriderm Div. | 1996 | — |
| −3 | K020374 | Oculight SL/SLX | Iridex Corp | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K043486 | Pascal Photocoagulator, Product-Pascal-01 | Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K091666 | Pascal Photocoagulator, Pascal-US | Optimedica Corporation | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K092621 | Pascal Streamline Photocoagulator | Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K100019 | Pascal Streamline Photocoagulator | Optimedica Corporation | 2010 | 1 |
| +2 | K111108 | Pascal Streamline 577 (with Accessories) | Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K121475 | Txcell Scanning Laser Delivery System | Iridex Corp | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K123542 | Pascal Synthesis (532NM/577NM) Opthalmic Laser | Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| +1 | K100035 | Model Visulas 532S Laser with the Vite Option | Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG | 2010 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
Planning a device in HQF? 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 HQF device
- #1 K251772 Navilas Laser System 577sl (156691)score 13.6 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K091666 | Pascal Photocoagulator, Pascal-USSummary page 1…T Photocoagulator Generic/Common Name: Laser instrument, surgical, powered Laser, ophthalmic Predicate Device PASCAL Photocoagulator (K091666) 25 OPTIMEDICA CORPORATI… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (22)
See all 224 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 20 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.4 years on median.
- None of the 22 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K100019 (Optimedica Corporation, 2010) has gone furthest, with 16 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K091666.
How does its category compare?
All HQF devicesHQF Laser, Ophthalmic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HQF
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HQF
264in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HQF
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HQF
106in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HQF, 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 | 4 | 198 | 2 | 60 |
| 2008 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 34 |
| 2009 | 7 | 115 | 2 | 33 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 3 | 43 |
| 2011 | 4 | 128 | 5 | 26 |
| 2012 | 5 | 179 | 1 | 41 |
| 2013 | 6 | 225 | 2 | 39 |
| 2014 | 3 | 215 | 4 | 58 |
| 2015 | 4 | 295 | 0 | 80 |
| 2016 | 3 | 271 | 0 | 108 |
| 2017 | 3 | 189 | 0 | 77 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 82 |
| 2019 | 4 | 107 | 0 | 66 |
| 2020 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 72 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 100 |
| 2022 | 7 | 86 | 0 | 111 |
| 2023 | 5 | 155 | 0 | 92 |
| 2024 | 3 | 167 | 0 | 75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 264 | 1 | 106 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The PASCAL Streamline Photocoagulator indications for use are the following:
Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in both the posterior and anterior
segments.
Retinal photocoagulation, panretinal photocoagulation, focal photocoagulation and grid
photocoagulation for vascular and structural abnormalities of the retina and choroid
including:
* proliferative and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy
* macular edema
* choroidal neovascularization
branch and central retinal vein occlusion
* age-related macular degeneration
lattice degeneration
retinal tears and detachments
* iridotomy, iridectomy and trabeculoplasty in angle closure and open angle
glaucoma.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K092621 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K092621: Pascal Streamline Photocoagulator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K092621
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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