510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSYMBIS Surgical System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Imris, Inc. · HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Cleared on Oct 30, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K101791 (Medtech S.A.S, 2010) after a 336-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Oct 30, 2015
- Review
- 336 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HAW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K002053 (2000). 20 ancestors in all, the oldest K811452 (1981). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK002053 Navitrak System-Optical Option, Model 900.004Orthosoft, Inc. · 2000
- 5 generations backK021760 Navitrack System-Optical TKR CT-Less, Model 900.120Orthosoft, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK043536 Navitrack System - S&N Image Free KneeOrthosoft, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK060556 Brigit Surgical DeviceZimmer, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK092239 Rosa Surgical Device, Model Rosa 1.1Medtech S.A · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK101791 Rosa Surgical DeviceMedtech S.A.S · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK143420 SYMBIS Surgical SystemImris, Inc. · 2015
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K002053 | Navitrak System-Optical Option, Model 900.004 | Orthosoft, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K021760 | Navitrack System-Optical TKR CT-Less, Model 900.120 | Orthosoft, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K043536 | Navitrack System - S&N Image Free Knee | Orthosoft, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K060556 | Brigit Surgical Device | Zimmer, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K092239 | Rosa Surgical Device, Model Rosa 1.1 | Medtech S.A | 2009 | 9 |
| −1 | K101791 | Rosa Surgical Device | Medtech S.A.S | 2010 | 12 |
| 0 (this device) | K143420 | SYMBIS Surgical System | Imris, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 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 HAW? 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 HAW device
- #1 K253856 Geniant Cranial (Navigated Neurosurgical…score 15.0 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K101791 | Rosa Surgical DeviceSummary page 5…Page 1 of 11 III. PREDICATE DEVICE: 510(k) Decision Date Device Name Manufacturer K101791 Sep 23, 2010 ROSA Surgical device MEDTECH SAS… | 2010 |
| † | K133444 | Stealthstation S7 / I7 / Fusion Navigation Systems, Axiem Navigation System | 2014 |
| † | K971247 | SNT Disposable Biopsy Needle | 1997 |
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 15 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 4 of the 20 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K101791.
How does its category compare?
All HAW devicesHAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HAW
9in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HAW
163in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HAW
2in 2025
Class I (9 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HAW
3,425in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HAW, 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 | 15 | 107 | 2 | 49 |
| 2008 | 12 | 112 | 10 | 53 |
| 2009 | 8 | 221 | 6 | 96 |
| 2010 | 6 | 138 | 28 | 299 |
| 2011 | 4 | 66 | 5 | 1,725 |
| 2012 | 8 | 178 | 4 | 986 |
| 2013 | 3 | 172 | 6 (1) | 1,290 |
| 2014 | 5 | 238 | 5 | 1,606 |
| 2015 | 10 | 232 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 2016 | 9 | 175 | 5 | 1,828 |
| 2017 | 7 | 226 | 2 | 3,505 |
| 2018 | 6 | 112 | 2 (2) | 4,439 |
| 2019 | 10 | 147 | 4 (1) | 6,062 |
| 2020 | 5 | 88 | 1 | 3,480 |
| 2021 | 9 | 168 | 4 (2) | 2,827 |
| 2022 | 7 | 128 | 1 | 1,929 |
| 2023 | 14 | 142 | 4 (1) | 2,510 |
| 2024 | 7 | 107 | 2 (2) | 3,755 |
| 2025 | 9 | 163 | 2 | 3,425 |
| 2026 | 5 | 162 | 6 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SYMBIS Surgical System is a computer-controlled electromechanical arm. The manipulation of the arm is performed by the neurosurgeon. It is intended to be used in the operating room for the spatial positioning and orientation of a biopsy instrument guide.
Guidance is based on a pre-operative plan developed using the Medtronic StealthStation® along with fiducial marker or optical registration. The system is intended for use by neurosurgeons to guide a biopsy needle.
It is intended for use by trained physicians for needle based biopsy.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143420 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143420: SYMBIS Surgical System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143420
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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