510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSonixgps Needle Sensor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation · IYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Jun 13, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K092619 (Civco, 2009) after a 351-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1994. 6 of the 82 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 15 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 13, 2012
- Review
- 351 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K911783 (1994). 66 ancestors in all, the oldest K844472 (1985). 15 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 6 of the 82 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 7 generations backK911783 Allegro Viewing WandI.S.G. Technologies, Inc. · 1994
- 6 generations backK981998 Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations backK983529 Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled (Class I)
- 4 generations backK994270 Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled (Class I)
- 3 generations backK053610 AbarisTraxtal Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK080624 Navstationirad Emt, Version 1.1Cas Innovations AG · 2008
- 1 generation backK092619 Etrax Needle System, Etrax Variable Angle Needle Guidance System…Civco · 2009 · Recalled
- This deviceK111818 Sonixgps Needle SensorUltrasonix Medical Corporation · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 13 of its ownK140254 EZONO 4000Ezono AG · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK182894 HM70A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 9 of its ownK191055 HS40 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 8 of its ownK200339 HS40 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 4 of its ownK210713 HM70 EVO Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2021
Showing 5 of 15 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 15 · See all- K140254EZONO 4000Ezono AG · 2014 · cites it directly13descendants
- K182894HM70A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K191055HS40 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 3 generations on9descendants
- K200339HS40 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 4 generations on8descendants
- K210713HM70 EVO Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2021 · 5 generations on4descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K911783 | Allegro Viewing Wand | I.S.G. Technologies, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −6 | K981998 | Pediatric Instatrak System | Visualization Technology, Inc. | 1998 | Class I |
| −5 | K983529 | Instatrak 3000 | Visualization Technology, Inc. | 1998 | Class I |
| −4 | K994270 | Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000 | Visualization Technology, Inc. | 2000 | Class I |
| −3 | K053610 | Abaris | Traxtal Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | 3 |
| −2 | K080624 | Navstationirad Emt, Version 1.1 | Cas Innovations AG | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K092619 | Etrax Needle System, Etrax Variable Angle Needle Guidance System, Virtutrax… | Civco | 2009 | 17 |
| 0 (this device) | K111818 | Sonixgps Needle Sensor | Ultrasonix Medical Corporation | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K140254 | EZONO 4000 | Ezono AG | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K182894 | HM70A Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K191055 | HS40 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K200339 | HS40 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +5 | K210713 | HM70 EVO Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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.
6 devices in this family have 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 IYO device
- #1 K243937 Accuro 3Sscore 20.5 · 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K092619 | Etrax Needle System, Etrax Variable Angle Needle Guidance System, Virtutrax Universal…Summary page 1…Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1560 Classification Panel: Radiology Il. Predicate Device The SonixG PSm Needle Sensor is substantially equivalent to K092619 - Electromagnetic Tracking System. Page 5-1 ==… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (15)
See all 152 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 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.
- K040050Instatrak System with Multiple Dataset Navigation, Model IT3500Ge Medical Systems Navigation and Visualization IN · 2004 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K994270Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K983529Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K982994Skull Base Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981998Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K960330InstatrakVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1996 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 1996 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 22 of the 66 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K140254 (Ezono AG, 2014) has gone furthest, with 13 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K092619.
How does its category compare?
All IYO devicesIYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · IYO
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IYO
171in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IYO
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IYO
485in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IYO, 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 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 39 |
| 2008 | 14 | 36 | 5 | 20 |
| 2009 | 13 | 79 | 9 | 27 |
| 2010 | 15 | 113 | 8 | 20 |
| 2011 | 11 | 69 | 0 | 58 |
| 2012 | 15 | 68 | 2 | 78 |
| 2013 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 436 |
| 2014 | 14 | 63 | 2 | 304 |
| 2015 | 19 | 46 | 1 | 268 |
| 2016 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 254 |
| 2017 | 19 | 72 | 0 | 238 |
| 2018 | 14 | 56 | 1 | 368 |
| 2019 | 13 | 59 | 1 | 537 |
| 2020 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 498 |
| 2021 | 15 | 64 | 11 | 617 |
| 2022 | 5 | 190 | 1 | 511 |
| 2023 | 11 | 177 | 0 | 527 |
| 2024 | 10 | 220 | 0 | 640 |
| 2025 | 7 | 171 | 0 | 485 |
| 2026 | 10 | 139 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The device is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The device is available in two models 0.55mm and 0.9mm in diameter.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111818 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K111818: Sonixgps Needle Sensor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111818
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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