510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017IVUE 500
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Optovue, Inc. · HLI Ophthalmoscope, Ac-Powered
Cleared on Mar 19, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K121739 (Optovue, Inc., 2013) after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2002. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Mar 19, 2014
- Review
- 89 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HLI
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K012727 (2002). 10 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK012727 Humphrey OCT3Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK030433 Stratusoct with RNFL Normative DatabaseCarl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK033123 Stratusoct with RNFL & Macula Normative DatabaseCarl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK063343 Bioptigen Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging SystemBioptigen, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK071250 CA, Model: CamOptovue, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK091404 Ivue, Model 100Optovue, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121739 Ivue with Normative DatabaseOptovue, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK133892 IVUE 500Optovue, Inc. · 2014
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K012727 | Humphrey OCT3 | Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030433 | Stratusoct with RNFL Normative Database | Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −5 | K033123 | Stratusoct with RNFL & Macula Normative Database | Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −4 | K063343 | Bioptigen Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System | Bioptigen, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K071250 | CA, Model: Cam | Optovue, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K091404 | Ivue, Model 100 | Optovue, Inc. | 2010 | 2 |
| −1 | K121739 | Ivue with Normative Database | Optovue, Inc. | 2013 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K133892 | IVUE 500 | Optovue, Inc. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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 HLI? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121739 | Ivue with Normative DatabaseSummary page 1…: IVue 500 Device Classification CII, 1-LI, 21 CFR §886.1570 Predicate Device iNue with NDB, K121739 Predicate Device Manufacturer Optovue, Inc. Predicate Device Classification Cl It, HLI, 21 CFR §8… | 2013 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2017 | Class II | Z-0010-2018 | Other | FDA determined that a 510(k) is needed for the Vault Mapping software (also known as Lens Fitting). |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Class II | Z-1498-2016 | Under Investigation by firm | A software anomaly was detected that affects Optovue iVue and iVue 500 with Normative Database that may display images of the same eye rather than right and left if user scrolls on the map. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 10 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K121739.
How does its category compare?
All HLI devicesHLI Ophthalmoscope, Ac-Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HLI
1in 2016
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HLI
112in 2014
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HLI
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HLI
2in 2024
MAUDE reports naming product code HLI, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The iVue 500 with normative database is a non-contact, high resolution tomographic imaging device. It is intended for in vivo imaging, axial cross-sectional and three-dimensional imaging and measurement of anterior and posterior ocular structures, including retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex (GCC), optic disc, cornea, and anterior chamber of the eye. The iVue 500 with normative database is a quantitative tool for the comparison of…
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The iVue 500 with normative database is a non-contact, high resolution tomographic imaging device. It is intended for in vivo imaging, axial cross-sectional and three-dimensional imaging and measurement of anterior and posterior ocular structures, including retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex (GCC), optic disc, cornea, and anterior chamber of the eye. The iVue 500 with normative database is a quantitative tool for the comparison of retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex, and optic disc measurements to a database of known normal subjects. The iVue 500 with normative database is indicated for use as a device to aid in the diagnosis, documentation, and management of ocular health and diseases in the adult population.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K133892 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K133892: IVUE 500.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K133892
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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