510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFlightplan for Liver
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
GE Healthcare · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on Nov 2, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K041521 (General Electric Medical Systems, 2004) after a 197-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1987. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 2, 2012
- Review
- 197 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K871859 (1987). 6 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK871859 CT9800 Quick 3D #B7919DAGeneral Electric Co. · 1987
- 2 generations backK972399 Advantage Windows Volume Rendering OptionGe Medical Systems, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK041521 Volume Viewer PlusGeneral Electric Medical Systems · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK121200 Flightplan for LiverGE Healthcare · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK193261 FlightPlan for EmbolizationGE Medical Systems SCS · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK223490 FlightPlan for EmbolizationGE Medical Systems SCS · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK210807 FlightPlan for LiverGE Medical Systems SCS · 2021
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K871859 | CT9800 Quick 3D #B7919DA | General Electric Co. | 1987 | — |
| −2 | K972399 | Advantage Windows Volume Rendering Option | Ge Medical Systems, Inc. | 1997 | 1 |
| −1 | K041521 | Volume Viewer Plus | General Electric Medical Systems | 2004 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K121200 | Flightplan for Liver | GE Healthcare | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K193261 | FlightPlan for Embolization | GE Medical Systems SCS | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K223490 | FlightPlan for Embolization | GE Medical Systems SCS | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K210807 | FlightPlan for Liver | GE Medical Systems SCS | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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 LLZ? 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 LLZ device
- #1 K230955 syngo Application Softwarescore 21.5 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K041521 | Volume Viewer PlusSummary page 1…Picture Archiving and Communications System Classification Names: 2I1CFR 892.2050, Class 11 Product Code: LLZ Predicate Device(s): K04152 1, Volume Viewer Plus Device Description: FlightPlan for Liver is a post-processing software application… | 2004 |
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 25 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.4 years on median.
- 3 of the 6 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K193261 (GE Medical Systems SCS, 2020) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 16 other devices also cite its predicate K041521.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LLZ
58in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LLZ
173in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LLZ
11in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LLZ
116in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LLZ, 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 | 76 | 36 | 20 | 152 |
| 2008 | 94 | 52 | 32 | 154 |
| 2009 | 70 | 62 | 21 | 145 |
| 2010 | 51 | 98 | 17 | 145 |
| 2011 | 106 | 79 | 30 | 454 |
| 2012 | 82 | 87 | 12 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 | 84 | 64 | 1,130 |
| 2014 | 78 | 89 | 6 | 15,631 |
| 2015 | 64 | 90 | 16 | 211 |
| 2016 | 82 | 90 | 12 | 290 |
| 2017 | 78 | 107 | 5 | 104 |
| 2018 | 104 | 105 | 7 | 72 |
| 2019 | 74 | 107 | 2 | 88 |
| 2020 | 81 | 115 | 6 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 | 116 | 3 | 70 |
| 2022 | 65 | 137 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 87 | 157 | 8 | 26 |
| 2024 | 62 | 131 | 6 | 42 |
| 2025 | 58 | 173 | 11 | 116 |
| 2026 | 45 | 110 | 14 | — |
What is it indicated for?
FlightPlan for Liver is a post processing software package that helps the analysis of 3D X-ray images of the liver arterial tree. Its output is intended as an adjunct means to help identify arteries leading to the vicinity of hypervascular lesions in the liver. This adjunct information may be used by physicians to aid them in their evaluation of hepatic arterial anatomy during embolization procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121200 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K121200: Flightplan for Liver.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121200
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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