510(k) · Cleared
ClearedIntuitive Surgical Onsite for DA Vinci Surgical Systems
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Cleared on Oct 25, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K081207 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 115-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Oct 25, 2012
- Review
- 115 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NAY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K930667 (1994). 46 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK081207 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System, Model IS2000, with DA…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK101581 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System with DA Vinci Connect…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK121921 Intuitive Surgical Onsite for DA Vinci Surgical SystemsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012
Show all 12 generations
- Root · 12 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 10 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 7 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK081207 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System, Model IS2000, with DA…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK101581 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System with DA Vinci Connect…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK121921 Intuitive Surgical Onsite for DA Vinci Surgical SystemsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −11 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −9 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −8 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −5 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −2 | K081207 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System, Model IS2000, with DA Vinci… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K101581 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System with DA Vinci Connect & DA Vinci… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K121921 | Intuitive Surgical Onsite for DA Vinci Surgical Systems | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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.
Planning a device in NAY? 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 NAY device
- #1 K232610 da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da…score 32.9 · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K081207 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System, Model IS2000, with DA Vinci Connect and…Summary page 1…tive Surgical®da Vinci® STm Surgical System, Model 1S2000 with da Vinci OnSteT m and da Vinci' Connectm (legally marketed under K08 1207). Intuitive Surgicalo da Vinci® S" Surgical System, Model IS2000 with Connect M OnSi t… | 2008 |
| * | K101581 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci S Surgical System with DA Vinci Connect & DA Vinci Onsite…Summary page 2…fied OnSite software has the same Intended Use, device design and technological characteristics as the predicate devices (K081207 and K101581). Performance data supports that the OnSite software, with expanded capabilities, is substan… | 2011 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 18 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 7 of the 46 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K081207.
How does its category compare?
All NAY devicesNAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NAY
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NAY
117in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NAY
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NAY
48,456in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NAY, 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 | — | 11 | 133 |
| 2008 | 4 | 189 | 3 | 224 |
| 2009 | 3 | 253 | 1 | 380 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 623 |
| 2011 | 7 | 191 | 2 | 501 |
| 2012 | 4 | 106 | 1 | 1,552 |
| 2013 | 4 | 144 | 6 | 6,217 |
| 2014 | 9 | 143 | 25 | 6,135 |
| 2015 | 3 | 99 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 2016 | 8 | 197 | 1 | 1,077 |
| 2017 | 16 | 107 | 1 | 1,049 |
| 2018 | 15 | 152 | 2 | 1,074 |
| 2019 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1,154 |
| 2020 | 9 | 212 | 0 | 1,558 |
| 2021 | 11 | 61 | 3 | 1,997 |
| 2022 | 6 | 57 | 3 | 5,727 |
| 2023 | 5 | 141 | 2 (1) | 10,898 |
| 2024 | 10 | 126 | 40 | 12,872 |
| 2025 | 16 | 117 | 1 | 48,456 |
| 2026 | 7 | 89 | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
OnSite for da Vinci Surgical Systems is an accessory indicated for use by trained Intuitive Surgical Field Service personnel to: (1) obtain system information for the purpose of diagnosing faults, (2) remotely enable/disable features including configuration updates through either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection between the da Vinci Surgical System and the hospital's Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121921 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K121921: Intuitive Surgical Onsite for DA Vinci Surgical Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121921
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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