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HFD100 Rocker Arm Accessory

K141950510(k) SpecialCleared Sep 4, 201448-day reviewClass II21 CFR 882.4460

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Imris, Inc. · HBL Holder, Head, Neurosurgical (Skull Clamp)

Cleared on Sep 4, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K103493 (Imris, Inc., 2011) after a 48-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995. 1 of the 58 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.

Decided
Sep 4, 2014
Review
48 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HBL
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K944964 (1995). 57 ancestors in all, the oldest K871863 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 58 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2008: 1 other ancestor2007: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 other ancestors2003: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall12000: 1 other ancestor1996: 4 other ancestors1993: 10 other ancestors2002: 2 other ancestors1994: 8 other ancestors1991: 2 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor1999: 2 other ancestors1998: 3 other ancestors1997: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor1987: 1 other ancestor1995: 4 other ancestorsK944964 · Branemark System Miruscone Abutment System · Nobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961728 (1996), K962403 (1996) K971706 · Tiadapt Abutment System · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 1997K974150 · Procera Preparable Abutment System · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 1998 · recalledK032263 · 3I Patient-Specific Dental Abutment and Overdenture Bar · Implant Innovations, Inc. · 2004 · recalledK042658 · Procera Abutment Branemark, Models 10-4001, 10-4004, 10-5001, 10-5004, 10-6001, 10-6004 · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004K051501 · Zirace · Acucera, Inc. · 2005×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K063494 (2007), K072208 (2007) K103493 · Head Fiation Device (HFD 100) · Imris, Inc. · 2011 · recalled1985199019952000200520102015
  1. Root · 11 generations backK944964 Branemark System Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1995
  2. 7 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK063494 Doro Radiolucent Headrest System ( Also Mri-Compatible) and ComponentsPro-Med Instruments GmbH · 2007
  4. 2 generations backK072208 Mayfield Disposable and Reusable Titanium Skull PinsIntegra LifeSciences Corporation · 2007
  5. 1 generation backK103493 Head Fiation Device (HFD 100)Imris, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK141950 HFD100 Rocker Arm AccessoryImris, Inc. · 2014
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  1. Root · 11 generations backK944964 Branemark System Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1995
  2. 10 generations backK961728 Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1996
  3. 9 generations backK962403 Noblepharma Wide AccessoriesNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1996
  4. 8 generations backK971706 Tiadapt Abutment SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 1997
  5. 7 generations backK974150 Procera Preparable Abutment SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
  6. 6 generations backK032263 3I Patient-Specific Dental Abutment and Overdenture BarImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
  7. 5 generations backK042658 Procera Abutment Branemark, Models 10-4001, 10-4004, 10-5001…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
  8. 4 generations backK051501 ZiraceAcucera, Inc. · 2005
  9. 3 generations backK063494 Doro Radiolucent Headrest System ( Also Mri-Compatible) and ComponentsPro-Med Instruments GmbH · 2007
  10. 2 generations backK072208 Mayfield Disposable and Reusable Titanium Skull PinsIntegra LifeSciences Corporation · 2007
  11. 1 generation backK103493 Head Fiation Device (HFD 100)Imris, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
  12. This deviceK141950 HFD100 Rocker Arm AccessoryImris, Inc. · 2014

Class I recalls in this family

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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−11K944964Branemark System Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc.1995—
−10K961728Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc.1996—
−9K962403Noblepharma Wide AccessoriesNobelpharma USA, Inc.1996—
−8K971706Tiadapt Abutment SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc.1997—
−7K974150Procera Preparable Abutment SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc.19982
−6K0322633I Patient-Specific Dental Abutment and Overdenture BarImplant Innovations, Inc.20041
−5K042658Procera Abutment Branemark, Models 10-4001, 10-4004, 10-5001, 10-5004…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc.2004—
−4K051501ZiraceAcucera, Inc.2005—
−3K063494Doro Radiolucent Headrest System ( Also Mri-Compatible) and ComponentsPro-Med Instruments GmbH2007—
−2K072208Mayfield Disposable and Reusable Titanium Skull PinsIntegra LifeSciences Corporation2007—
−1K103493Head Fiation Device (HFD 100)Imris, Inc.20113
0 (this device)K141950HFD100 Rocker Arm AccessoryImris, Inc.2014—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198710
198910
199120
1993100
199480
199540
199640
199710
199830
199920
200010
200110
200220
200321
200520
200710
200810
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K141950, 1995–2014Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

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Top candidate predicates for a new HBL device

  1. #1 K250423 mb-FIX Cranial Stabilization Systemsscore 13.0 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K103493Head Fiation Device (HFD 100)
Summary page 5
…Special 510(k) Notification Predicate Devices: 510(k) Decision Device Name Manufacturer Date K103493 Mar. 03, Head Fixation Device (HFD100) IMRIS, Inc. 2011 Device Description: The IMRIS H…
Imris, Inc.20113

Also cleared against K103493: 1 other device →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 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.

  • K032331Doro Radiolucent Headrest System and Horseshoe Headrests,and Non-Radiolucent J-Arm Retractor System…Pro-Med Instruments GmbH · 2003 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
  • 9 of the 57 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K103493.

How does its category compare?

All HBL devices

HBL Holder, Head, Neurosurgical (Skull Clamp): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · HBL

1in 2025

2007: 32008: 22009: 32010: 12011: 12012: 22013: 22014: 22017: 12019: 22020: 22021: 12024: 22025: 1
2007high 3 (2007) · low 0 (2015)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HBL

54in 2009

2007: 30 days median2009: 54 days median
2007high 54 (2009) · low 30 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · HBL

1in 2025

2012: 12013: 12017: 12019: 12020: 12022: 12025: 1
2007high 1 (2012) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · HBL

272in 2025

2007: 392008: 1032009: 972010: 1542011: 1992012: 1702013: 1482014: 1662015: 1962016: 2802017: 2962018: 3052019: 1,0282020: 6072021: 5122022: 2682023: 2652024: 1972025: 272
2007high 1,028 (2019) · low 39 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code HBL, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007330039
20082—0103
2009354097
20101—0154
20111—0199
20122—1170
20132—1148
20142—0166
20150—0196
20160—0280
20171—1296
20180—0305
20192—11,028
20202—1607
20211—0512
20220—1268
20230—0265
20242—0197
20251—1272
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The IMRIS Head Fixation Device System is an MR compatible mechanical support system which is used in head, neck and spine surgery when rigid fixation is required for cranial stabilization.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K141950: HFD100 Rocker Arm Accessory.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141950

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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