510(k) · Cleared
ClearedUltimax-i
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Toshibamedical Systems Corporation · OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Cleared on Jan 29, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K133553 (Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C, 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 76-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1980.
- Decided
- Jan 29, 2015
- Review
- 76 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OWB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K801623 (1980). 50 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK801623 Cavitron Ultrasonic Surg. Aspir. CusaCavitron Corp. · 1980
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK073290 Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK090745 Artis Zee / Zeegos with SW VC14Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK122644 Artis Zee/Zeego with CSX-10 Detector SW VC21Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK143281 Ultimax-iToshibamedical Systems Corporation · 2015
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- Root · 9 generations backK801623 Cavitron Ultrasonic Surg. Aspir. CusaCavitron Corp. · 1980
- 8 generations backK962952 Olympus Ultrasonic Surgical System (Usu)Olympus Optical, Co. · 1996
- 7 generations backK972114 Olympus Sonosurg SystemThe Olympus Optical Co. · 1998
- 6 generations backK981993 Olympus Integrated Endosurgery System EndoalphaThe Olympus Optical Co. · 1998
- 5 generations backK994231 Siemens Integrated Operating System (Sios)Siemens Medical Corp. · 2000
- 4 generations backK052202 Axiom Artis - Modular Angiographic SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK073290 Artis Zee and ZeegoSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK090745 Artis Zee / Zeegos with SW VC14Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK122644 Artis Zee/Zeego with CSX-10 Detector SW VC21Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK143281 Ultimax-iToshibamedical Systems Corporation · 2015
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K801623 | Cavitron Ultrasonic Surg. Aspir. Cusa | Cavitron Corp. | 1980 | — |
| −8 | K962952 | Olympus Ultrasonic Surgical System (Usu) | Olympus Optical, Co. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K972114 | Olympus Sonosurg System | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K981993 | Olympus Integrated Endosurgery System Endoalpha | The Olympus Optical Co. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K994231 | Siemens Integrated Operating System (Sios) | Siemens Medical Corp. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K052202 | Axiom Artis - Modular Angiographic System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | 29 |
| −3 | K073290 | Artis Zee and Zeego | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2008 | 39 |
| −2 | K090745 | Artis Zee / Zeegos with SW VC14 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2009 | 7 |
| −1 | K122644 | Artis Zee/Zeego with CSX-10 Detector SW VC21 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K143281 | Ultimax-i | Toshibamedical Systems Corporation | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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 OWB? 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 OWB device
- #1 K251602 Alphenix, INFX-8000V/B, INFX-8000V/S, V9.6…score 18.3 · 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133553 | KalareSummary page 4…November 13, 2014 6. PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 21 CFR Subchapter J, Federal Diagnostic X-ray Equipment Standard 7. PREDICATE DEVICE: Toshiba, KALARE (DREX-KL80) , K133553 Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.… | 2014 |
| * | K122644 | Artis Zee/Zeego with CSX-10 Detector SW VC21 Our reading of the summary gave K122664, FDA’s number for Zuga Dental Implant System (Zuga Medical, Inc.). Corrected to the number one digit away whose FDA name carries the summary’s words for the device, “Siemens Medical Systems, Artis Zee Multi-purpose”. | 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)
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 35 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 15 of the 50 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All OWB devicesOWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OWB
22in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OWB
148in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OWB
42so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OWB
14,008in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OWB, 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 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 135 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 11 | 119 | 10 | 27 |
| 2014 | 15 | 158 | 9 | 103 |
| 2015 | 11 | 66 | 35 | 2,134 |
| 2016 | 16 | 103 | 13 | 4,074 |
| 2017 | 20 | 76 | 13 | 1,604 |
| 2018 | 23 | 54 | 6 | 1,449 |
| 2019 | 9 | 174 | 7 | 1,558 |
| 2020 | 16 | 53 | 8 | 1,581 |
| 2021 | 24 | 60 | 31 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 21 | 90 | 24 | 2,932 |
| 2023 | 12 | 152 | 22 | 7,604 |
| 2024 | 13 | 126 | 11 | 7,942 |
| 2025 | 22 | 148 | 30 | 14,008 |
| 2026 | 15 | 221 | 42 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Ultimax-i multipurpose digital X-ray system is designed for gastrointestinal studies, vascular studies, general radiography, and fluoroscopy.
The Ultimax-i system has medical applications ranging from but not limited to: contrast enhanced studies, support of endoscopic studies, nonvascular contrast-enhanced studies, nonvascular IVR, vascular contrast-enhanced studies, support of vascular IVR, and general radiography.
Note: This system is not intended for cardiovascular contrast studies or interventional radiology procedures for the cardiac or cerebral blood vessels. This system is not intended for mammography studies in the US.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143281 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143281: Ultimax-i.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143281
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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