510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFemtec Laser System for Capsulotomy
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH · OOE Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser
Cleared on Nov 22, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K082947 (Lensx Lasers, Inc., 2009) and 1 other predicate after a 281-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1991. 8 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 22, 2011
- Review
- 281 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OOE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K913697 (1991). 50 ancestors in all, the oldest K860001 (1986). 8 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK913697 Automatic Corneal ShaperHansa Research & Development, Inc. · 1991
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK073404 Ifs Laser SystemIntra Lase Corp. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082947 Lensx 550 Laser SystemLensx Lasers, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK090633 Lensar Laser SystemLensar, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK110427 Femtec Laser System for CapsulotomyTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK120426 Victus Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK122386 Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK132534 Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK141379 Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK140615 Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2014
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- Root · 10 generations backK913697 Automatic Corneal ShaperHansa Research & Development, Inc. · 1991
- 9 generations backK972808 Hansatome MicrokeratomeChiron Vision Corp. · 1997
- 8 generations backK993153 Intralase 600C Laser KeratomeIntra Lase Corp. · 1999 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK013941 Pulsion FS Laser KeratomeIntra Lase Corp. · 2002 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK031960 Intralase FS LaserIntra Lase Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK060372 Intralase FS Laser, Intralase FS30 Laser, Models 1, 2, 3Intra Lase Corp. · 2006
- 4 generations backK063682 Intralase Fusion LaserIntra Lase Corp. · 2007
- 3 generations backK073404 Ifs Laser SystemIntra Lase Corp. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082947 Lensx 550 Laser SystemLensx Lasers, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK090633 Lensar Laser SystemLensar, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK110427 Femtec Laser System for CapsulotomyTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2011
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 8 · See all- K120426Victus Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2012 · cites it directly7descendants
- K122386Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2013 · cites it directly6descendants
- K132534Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2014 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K141379Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2015 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K140615Victus Femtosecond Laser PlatformTechnolas Perfect Vision GmbH · 2014 · 2 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K913697 | Automatic Corneal Shaper | Hansa Research & Development, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −9 | K972808 | Hansatome Microkeratome | Chiron Vision Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K993153 | Intralase 600C Laser Keratome | Intra Lase Corp. | 1999 | 1 |
| −7 | K013941 | Pulsion FS Laser Keratome | Intra Lase Corp. | 2002 | 1 |
| −6 | K031960 | Intralase FS Laser | Intra Lase Corp. | 2003 | 3 |
| −5 | K060372 | Intralase FS Laser, Intralase FS30 Laser, Models 1, 2, 3 | Intra Lase Corp. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K063682 | Intralase Fusion Laser | Intra Lase Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K073404 | Ifs Laser System | Intra Lase Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K082947 | Lensx 550 Laser System | Lensx Lasers, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K090633 | Lensar Laser System | Lensar, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K110427 | Femtec Laser System for Capsulotomy | Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K120426 | Victus Laser Platform | Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K122386 | Victus Femtosecond Laser Platform | Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K132534 | Victus Femtosecond Laser Platform | Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K141379 | Victus Femtosecond Laser Platform | Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K140615 | Victus Femtosecond Laser Platform | Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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 OOE? 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 OOE device
- #1 K243896 LenSx Laser System (8065998162)score 16.7 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K082947 | Lensx 550 Laser SystemSummary page 1…System for Anterior DEVICES: Capsulotomy PREDICATE DEVICES: 5 10(K) NUMBER PRODUCT TRADE NAME MANUFACTURER K082947 LenSx 550 Laser System -LenSx Lasers / Alcon K090633 LensAR Laser System for… | 2009 |
| * | K090633 | Lensar Laser SystemSummary page 1…5 10(K) NUMBER PRODUCT TRADE NAME MANUFACTURER K082947 LenSx 550 Laser System -LenSx Lasers / Alcon K090633 LensAR Laser System for LensAR, Inc. Anterior Capsulotomy _… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (8)
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 20 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 7 of the 50 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K120426 (Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH, 2012) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K082947.
How does its category compare?
All OOE devicesOOE Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OOE
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OOE
129in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OOE
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OOE
438in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OOE, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 132 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 4 | 138 | 0 | 74 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 164 |
| 2014 | 4 | 133 | 0 | 264 |
| 2015 | 5 | 151 | 0 | 689 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 482 |
| 2017 | 6 | 81 | 0 | 483 |
| 2018 | 5 | 99 | 1 | 434 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 311 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 199 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 1 | 328 |
| 2022 | 3 | 129 | 0 | 204 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 231 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 325 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 438 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Femtec Laser System for Capsulotomy is indicated for anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110427 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110427: Femtec Laser System for Capsulotomy.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K110427
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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