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Recalled · Class II · 2024

O-Arm O2 Imaging System

K151000510(k) TraditionalCleared Aug 6, 2015113-day reviewClass II21 CFR 892.1650Recalls 7

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

Medtronic, Inc. · OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System

Cleared on Aug 6, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K092564 (Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Littleton), 2010) after a 113-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 2000. 2 of the 23 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 15 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 7 times.

Decided
Aug 6, 2015
Review
113 days
Class
Class II
Product code
OWB
Recalls
7
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K003266 (2000). 7 ancestors in all. 15 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 2 of the 23 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2001: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall12017: 1 descendant cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2022: 1 descendant cleared2021: 2 descendants cleared, 1 with a Class I recall12024: 6 descendants cleared2025: 3 descendants cleared2026: 1 descendant clearedK003266 · Siremobil Iso-C 3D · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2000K032280 · Siremobil Iso-C 3D · Siemens AG · 2003K050996 · O-Arm Imaging System · Breakaway Imaging, LLC · 2005 · recalledK060344 · O-Arm Imaging System · Breakaway Imaging, LLC · 2006 · recalledK092564 · O-Arm Imaging System · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Littleton) · 2010 · recalled200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 4 generations back: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall1 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 3 descendants4 generations forward: 1 descendant, 1 with a Class I recall15 generations forward: 7 descendants6 generations forward: 1 descendant7 generations forward: 1 descendant K092564 · O-Arm Imaging System · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Littleton) · 2010 · recalledK060344 · O-Arm Imaging System · Breakaway Imaging, LLC · 2006 · recalledK050996 · O-Arm Imaging System · Breakaway Imaging, LLC · 2005 · recalledK032280 · Siremobil Iso-C 3D · Siemens AG · 2003K003266 · Siremobil Iso-C 3D · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2000−50+5
  1. Root · 5 generations backK003266 Siremobil Iso-C 3DSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2000
  2. 4 generations backK032280 Siremobil Iso-C 3DSiemens AG · 2003
  3. 3 generations backK050996 O-Arm Imaging SystemBreakaway Imaging, LLC · 2005 · Recalled
  4. 2 generations backK060344 O-Arm Imaging SystemBreakaway Imaging, LLC · 2006 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK092564 O-Arm Imaging SystemMedtronic Navigation, Inc. (Littleton) · 2010 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK151000 O-Arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2015
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 14 of its ownK173664 Medtronic O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 13 of its ownK200074 O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2020
  9. Descendant · 3 generations on · 10 of its ownK210912 Excelsius3DGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021
  10. Descendant · 4 generations on · 9 of its ownK211616 ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled (Class I)
  11. Descendant · 5 generations on · 2 of its ownK231850 QUARTEX® Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic Spinal System ExcelsiusGPS®…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2024

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Descendants cleared per year

2017: 12020: 12021: 22022: 12024: 62025: 32026: 1
2017high 6 (2024) · low 0 (2018)2026

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K173664Medtronic O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly14descendants
  • K200074O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on13descendants
  • K210912Excelsius3DGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 3 generations on10descendants
  • K211616ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 4 generations on9descendants
  • K231850QUARTEX® Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic Spinal System ExcelsiusGPS® InstrumentsGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2024 · 5 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K003266Siremobil Iso-C 3DSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2000—
−4K032280Siremobil Iso-C 3DSiemens AG2003—
−3K050996O-Arm Imaging SystemBreakaway Imaging, LLC20054
−2K060344O-Arm Imaging SystemBreakaway Imaging, LLC20061
−1K092564O-Arm Imaging SystemMedtronic Navigation, Inc. (Littleton)201018
0 (this device)K151000O-Arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc.2015—
+1K173664Medtronic O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc.20172
+2K200074O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc.2020—
+3K210912Excelsius3DGlobus Medical, Inc.2021—
+4K211616ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc.2021Class I
+5K231850QUARTEX® Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic Spinal System ExcelsiusGPS® InstrumentsGlobus Medical, Inc.2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200121

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201710
202010
202121
202210
202460
202530
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K151000, 2000–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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2 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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. #1 K251602 Alphenix, INFX-8000V/B, INFX-8000V/S, V9.6…score 18.3 · 18 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
*K092564O-Arm Imaging System
Summary page 4
…Secondary: OXO, JAA Classification Name: 892.1650 - Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System, Mobile Predicate Device: K092564 – Medtronic O-arm® Imaging System Device Description: The O-arm® O2 Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system that provid…
Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Littleton)201018

Also cleared against K092564: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (15)

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1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K173664Medtronic O-arm O2 Imaging SystemMedtronic, Inc.201714

Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Apr 26, 2024Class IIZ-2026-2024Device DesignPotential for an electrical component of the O-arm" O2 Imaging System to intermittently shut off,failure can cause the potential for surgical delay, additional imaging, cancellation and rescheduling of surgery, or completion of surgery…
Jul 25, 2023Class IIZ-2449-2023Under Investigation by firmGround cable installed incorrectly.
Nov 15, 2019Class IIZ-0767-2020Device DesignDue to a manufacturing issue affecting particular O-arm" O2 Imaging Systems, Medtronic has determined that the gantry tractor motor drive belt may loosen over an extended number of uses at a higher frequency in these systems. If the belt…
Sep 30, 2017Class IIZ-0927-2018Employee errorDuring servicing of certain internal components of the O-Arm O2 Surgical Imaging System, it is possible that the high-power cable connector may come in contact with surrounding metal during the disconnecting/reconnecting process which may…
Sep 22, 2016Class IIZ-0070-2017Software designO-arm O2 Surgical Imaging System Spatial calibration may be erroneous in Stealth Station navigated images
Mar 17, 2016Class IIZ-2083-2016Radiation Control for Health and Safety ActReview of on-system electronic product labeling and Instr uctions for Use in response to an internal management concern uncovered gaps in compliance with the requirements for information to be provided to users in 21CFR part 1 020.30(h).
Jan 29, 2016Class IIZ-1088-2016Process controlScrews holding the detector panel in as a result the detector panel could make contact with other parts with in the 0-arm¿ 02 Imaging System, causing noise and vibration when being positioned or during 3D Imaging could lead to poor image…

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.

  • K003837Flexiview 8800 Digital Mobile Imaging SystemGe Oec Medical Systems · 2001 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2001 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K211616ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 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 2.8 years on median.
  • 5 of the 7 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K173664 (Medtronic, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 14 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K092564.

How does its category compare?

All OWB devices

OWB 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

2007: 32008: 42009: 92010: 72011: 62012: 62013: 112014: 152015: 112016: 162017: 202018: 232019: 92020: 162021: 242022: 212023: 122024: 132025: 222026 (partial year): 15
2007high 24 (2021) · low 3 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · OWB

148in 2025

2007: 52 days median2008: 135 days median2009: 99 days median2010: 66 days median2011: 79 days median2012: 37 days median2013: 119 days median2014: 158 days median2015: 66 days median2016: 103 days median2017: 76 days median2018: 54 days median2019: 174 days median2020: 53 days median2021: 60 days median2022: 90 days median2023: 152 days median2024: 126 days median2025: 148 days median2026 (partial year): 221 days median
2007high 221 (2026) · low 37 (2012)2026

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

Recalls per year · OWB

42so far in 2026, the most since 2007

2008: 12013: 102014: 92015: 352016: 132017: 132018: 62019: 72020: 82021: 312022: 242023: 222024: 112025: 302026 (partial year): 42
2007high 42 (2026) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · OWB

14,008in 2025

2007: 12011: 12012: 12013: 272014: 1032015: 2,1342016: 4,0742017: 1,6042018: 1,4492019: 1,5582020: 1,5812021: 1,9812022: 2,9322023: 7,6042024: 7,9422025: 14,008
2007high 14,008 (2025) · low 0 (2008)2025

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

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200735201
2008413510
200999900
201076600
201167901
201263701
2013111191027
2014151589103
20151166352,134
201616103134,074
20172076131,604
2018235461,449
2019917471,558
2020165381,581
20212460311,981
20222190242,932
202312152227,604
202413126117,942
2025221483014,008
20261522142—

What is it indicated for?

The O-arm® O2 Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging for adult and pediatric patients weighing 60 lbs or greater and having an abdominal thickness greater than 16cm, and is intended to be used where a physician benefits from 2D and 3D information of anatomic structures and objects with high x-ray attenuation such as bony anatomy and metallic objects.

The O-arm® O2 Imaging System is compatible with certain image guided surgery systems.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K151000: O-Arm O2 Imaging System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151000

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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