510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOwl Cannulae
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Diros Technology, Inc. · GXI Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion
Cleared on Jun 3, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K062946 (Top Corp., 2007) and 6 other predicates after a 269-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1987. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 3, 2011
- Review
- 269 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GXI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 7
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K870028 (1987). 18 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK870028 SMK Sluyter-Mehta Cannulae, RF Pole, Pole,FlexibleRadionics, Inc. · 1987
- 7 generations backK963577 Radionics Sluijter-Mehta CannulaRadionics, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK980430 Radionics Disposable RF Cannulae (SC-C, RFK-DB, RFK-DS)Radionics, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK021942 Radionics Pole NeedlesRadionics, A Division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP · 2002
- 4 generations backK042375 SMK, CX, Cxe, RCNTechnomed Europe · 2004
- 3 generations backK053415 Lesionpoint RF CannulaCosman Medical, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK060799 Cosman CSK RF Cannula; Cosman RFK RF CannulaCosman Medical, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK080771 Top Neuropole Needle, Model SH, BL, SC, TCTop Corp. · 2008
- This deviceK102566 Owl CannulaeDiros Technology, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK141586 Owl CannulaeDiros Technology, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK190256 Rulo Radiofrequency Lesion ProbeEpimed International, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK150371 Diros OWL Sterile Single Use TridentTM R.F. Insulated…Diros Technology, Inc. · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K141586Owl CannulaeDiros Technology, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly2descendants
- K190256Rulo Radiofrequency Lesion ProbeEpimed International, Inc. · 2019 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K150371Diros OWL Sterile Single Use TridentTM R.F. Insulated Cannulae,Models DTR and DTRHDiros Technology, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K870028 | SMK Sluyter-Mehta Cannulae, RF Pole, Pole,Flexible | Radionics, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −7 | K963577 | Radionics Sluijter-Mehta Cannula | Radionics, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K980430 | Radionics Disposable RF Cannulae (SC-C, RFK-DB, RFK-DS) | Radionics, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K021942 | Radionics Pole Needles | Radionics, A Division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K042375 | SMK, CX, Cxe, RCN | Technomed Europe | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K053415 | Lesionpoint RF Cannula | Cosman Medical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K060799 | Cosman CSK RF Cannula; Cosman RFK RF Cannula | Cosman Medical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K080771 | Top Neuropole Needle, Model SH, BL, SC, TC | Top Corp. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K102566 | Owl Cannulae | Diros Technology, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K141586 | Owl Cannulae | Diros Technology, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K190256 | Rulo Radiofrequency Lesion Probe | Epimed International, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K150371 | Diros OWL Sterile Single Use TridentTM R.F. Insulated Cannulae,Models DTR and… | Diros Technology, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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 GXI? 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 GXI device
- #1 K253907 Disposable Radiofrequency Cannulascore 12.7 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (7)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062946 | Top Neuropole Needles, Models ST, X, RC, XE and TLSummary page 1…GXI Regulation Number: 21 CER 882.4725 Devices to Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed: Top Neuropole Needles (ST, X, RC, XE and TL): K062946 Top Neuropole Needles: K080771 Diros OWL Cannulae:… | 2007 |
| * | K080771 | Top Neuropole Needle, Model SH, BL, SC, TCSummary page 1…Substantial Equivalence is Claimed: Top Neuropole Needles (ST, X, RC, XE and TL): K062946 Top Neuropole Needles: K080771 Diros OWL Cannulae: K010202 Neurotherm Radio Frequency Cannulae:… | 2008 |
| * | K010202 | Owl Radiofrequency System, Model Urf-2A, and Associate Radiofrequency Lesion ProbesSummary page 1…, X, RC, XE and TL): K062946 Top Neuropole Needles: K080771 Diros OWL Cannulae: K010202 Neurotherm Radio Frequency Cannulae: K994344 Cosman Cannulae:… | 2001 |
| * | K994344 | Neurotherm RF CannulaSummary page 1…K080771 Diros OWL Cannulae: K010202 Neurotherm Radio Frequency Cannulae: K994344 Cosman Cannulae: K060799 Epimed RF Cannula:… | 2000 |
| * | K060799 | Cosman CSK RF Cannula; Cosman RFK RF CannulaSummary page 1…K010202 Neurotherm Radio Frequency Cannulae: K994344 Cosman Cannulae: K060799 Epimed RF Cannula: K04 1021 Baylis BMC RF Cannula… | 2006 |
| * | K041021 | RF Introduction CannulaSummary page 1…y Cannulae: K994344 Cosman Cannulae: K060799 Epimed RF Cannula: K04 1021 Baylis BMC RF Cannula K972846 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Diros OWL Sterile Single Use Dispo… | 2004 |
| * | K972846 | BMC RF CannulaSummary page 1…K060799 Epimed RF Cannula: K04 1021 Baylis BMC RF Cannula K972846 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Diros OWL Sterile Single Use Disposa 'ble Cannulae models 466, 467, DXE, DRC, DST, DHIC are single use d… | 1998 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 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 24 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 4 of the 18 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K141586 (Diros Technology, Inc., 2014) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K062946.
How does its category compare?
All GXI devicesGXI Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GXI
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GXI
183in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GXI
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GXI
98in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GXI, 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 | 87 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 1 | 14 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 1 | 25 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 23 |
| 2016 | 3 | 240 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 3 | 125 | 1 | 150 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 147 |
| 2019 | 3 | 63 | 1 | 93 |
| 2020 | 3 | 255 | 0 | 31 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 30 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 46 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 45 |
| 2025 | 4 | 183 | 0 | 98 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Diros OWL cannulae are injection needles which may be used either for percutaneous nerve blocks with local anesthetic solution or for radiofrequency lesioning. A nerve is localized either by using electrostimulation through the needle or by injecting contrast medium through the needle and using radiography concomitantly. The nerve may then be blocked by injecting local anesthetic solution or a radiofrequency lesion may be made.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K102566 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K102566: Owl Cannulae.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K102566
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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