# K143123: Synergetics PHOTON EX

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Synergetics
- Decided: Feb 24, 2015 after 116 days
- Product code: MPA (Endoilluminator)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K964005 (1997). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K032598: Synergetics Synerlight Fiber Optic Lightsource, Synergetics, Inc. (2003) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The intended use of the device is to illuminate the eye during anterior and posterior vitreoretinal surgery.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K143123
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology