510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018FEMTO LDV Z8 Surgical Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering · OOE Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser
Cleared on Oct 23, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K131207 (Surgical Instrument Engineering AG, 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 256-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1991. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Oct 23, 2015
- Review
- 256 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OOE
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K913697 (1991). 59 ancestors in all, the oldest K860001 (1986). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK913697 Automatic Corneal ShaperHansa Research & Development, Inc. · 1991
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK094052 Lensx 550 Laser System. Model 550Lensx Lasers, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK113479 Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121091 Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK150323 FEMTO LDV Z8 Surgical LaserSie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK213559 FEMTO LDV Z8 Femtosecond Surgical LaserSie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK223566 ELITA™ Femtosecond Laser System, ELITA™ Patient InterfaceJohnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. · 2023
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- Root · 12 generations backK913697 Automatic Corneal ShaperHansa Research & Development, Inc. · 1991
- 11 generations backK972808 Hansatome MicrokeratomeChiron Vision Corp. · 1997
- 10 generations backK993153 Intralase 600C Laser KeratomeIntra Lase Corp. · 1999 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK013941 Pulsion FS Laser KeratomeIntra Lase Corp. · 2002 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK031960 Intralase FS LaserIntra Lase Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK060372 Intralase FS Laser, Intralase FS30 Laser, Models 1, 2, 3Intra Lase Corp. · 2006
- 6 generations backK063682 Intralase Fusion LaserIntra Lase Corp. · 2007
- 5 generations backK073404 Ifs Laser SystemIntra Lase Corp. · 2008
- 4 generations backK082947 Lensx 550 Laser SystemLensx Lasers, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK094052 Lensx 550 Laser System. Model 550Lensx Lasers, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK113479 Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121091 Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK150323 FEMTO LDV Z8 Surgical LaserSie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering · 2015
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K913697 | Automatic Corneal Shaper | Hansa Research & Development, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −11 | K972808 | Hansatome Microkeratome | Chiron Vision Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K993153 | Intralase 600C Laser Keratome | Intra Lase Corp. | 1999 | 1 |
| −9 | K013941 | Pulsion FS Laser Keratome | Intra Lase Corp. | 2002 | 1 |
| −8 | K031960 | Intralase FS Laser | Intra Lase Corp. | 2003 | 3 |
| −7 | K060372 | Intralase FS Laser, Intralase FS30 Laser, Models 1, 2, 3 | Intra Lase Corp. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K063682 | Intralase Fusion Laser | Intra Lase Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K073404 | Ifs Laser System | Intra Lase Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K082947 | Lensx 550 Laser System | Lensx Lasers, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K094052 | Lensx 550 Laser System. Model 550 | Lensx Lasers, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K113479 | Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser System | Optimedica Corporation | 2011 | 2 |
| −1 | K121091 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Optimedica Corporation | 2012 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K150323 | FEMTO LDV Z8 Surgical Laser | Sie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K213559 | FEMTO LDV Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser | Sie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K223566 | ELITA™ Femtosecond Laser System, ELITA™ Patient Interface | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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 OOE? 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 OOE device
- #1 K243896 LenSx Laser System (8065998162)score 16.7 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K131207 | Femto LDV (TM) Z-Generation Femtosecond Surgical LaserSummary page 4…): OOE IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREDICATE DEVICE 0R LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE OR DEVICES T0 WHICH SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IS BEING CLAIMED: 510(k) # Trade Name Manufacturer K131207 Ziemer LDV™ Z6 K121091 Optimedica® CatalysTM Precision Laser System A DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE 510(K… | 2013 |
| * | K121091 | Catalys Precision Laser SystemSummary page 4…OF THE PREDICATE DEVICE 0R LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE OR DEVICES T0 WHICH SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IS BEING CLAIMED: 510(k) # Trade Name Manufacturer K131207 Ziemer LDV™ Z6 K121091 Optimedica® CatalysTM Precision Laser System A DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE 510(K), INCLUDING EXPLANATIO… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K213559 | FEMTO LDV Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser | 2022 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2018 | Class II | Z-1272-2018 | Device Design | This Correction is being initiated based on a customer complaint received on November 16, 2017 which indicated a complication with a cataract procedure. An investigation completed by the manufacturer determined that although the… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 24 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 12 of the 59 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K213559 (Sie Ag,Surgical Instrument Engineering, 2022) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K131207.
How does its category compare?
All OOE devicesOOE Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OOE
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OOE
129in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OOE
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OOE
438in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OOE, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 132 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 4 | 138 | 0 | 74 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 164 |
| 2014 | 4 | 133 | 0 | 264 |
| 2015 | 5 | 151 | 0 | 689 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 482 |
| 2017 | 6 | 81 | 0 | 483 |
| 2018 | 5 | 99 | 1 | 434 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 311 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 199 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 1 | 328 |
| 2022 | 3 | 129 | 0 | 204 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 231 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 325 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 438 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The FEMTO LDV™ Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser intended for use in the creation of corneal incisions indicated for use in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants, lamellar keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface. In…
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The FEMTO LDV™ Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser intended for use in the creation of corneal incisions indicated for use in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants, lamellar keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface.
In addition, the FEMTO LDV™ Z8 Surgical Laser is intended for use in the creation of capsulotomy, phacofragmentation and the creation of single plane, multi-plane, arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150323 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150323: FEMTO LDV Z8 Surgical Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150323
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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