# K122997: 23GA Curved Illuminating Laser Probe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Peregrine Surgical, Ltd.
- Decided: Jun 26, 2013 after 272 days
- Product code: HQB (Photocoagulator And Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4690
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K954307 (1995). 5 ancestors in all.
4 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 10 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K031023: Peregrine Illuminating Laser Probe Model PD600.10, Peregrine Surgical, Ltd. (2003) Summary page 2.

## Most influential descendants
- K151604: 23ga Chandelier Illuminator, 25ga Chandelier Illuminator (2015), 2 descendants of its own
- K233653: Midfield Light Pipe, 23ga (3269.M06-00); Midfield Light Pipe, 25ga (3269.M05-00); Midfield Light Pipe, 27ga  (3269.M04-00) (2024), 0 descendants of its own
- K182646: Vitreq disposable laser probes, light fibers and Chandelier (2019), 0 descendants of its own
- K133358: Nidek Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator System MC-500 Connected with the Endophotocoagulation Delivery Unit (2014), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
For photocoagulation and illumination during ophthalmic surgery. This device delivers illumination as well as laser energy to target tissue, causing coagulation. Spot size can be varied by altering the distance between the tissue and the probe tip.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K122997
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology