510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiego Elite Drill
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · ERL Drill, Surgical, Ent (Electric Or Pneumatic) Including Handpiece
Cleared on Jun 10, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K034004 (Gyrus Ent LLC, 2004) after a 261-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Jun 10, 2016
- Review
- 261 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ERL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K936109 (1994). 72 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK021364 Modification to Entec Plasma WandsArthrocare Corp. · 2002
- 2 generations backK030108 Arthrocare Ent Coblator Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK034004 Diego RF Powered Dissector and Drill System ConsoleGyrus Ent LLC · 2004
- This deviceK152744 Diego Elite DrillGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2016
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- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 9 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 7 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK014290 Entec Plasma WandsArthrocare Corp. · 2002
- 3 generations backK021364 Modification to Entec Plasma WandsArthrocare Corp. · 2002
- 2 generations backK030108 Arthrocare Ent Coblator Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK034004 Diego RF Powered Dissector and Drill System ConsoleGyrus Ent LLC · 2004
- This deviceK152744 Diego Elite DrillGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −9 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −4 | K014290 | Entec Plasma Wands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K021364 | Modification to Entec Plasma Wands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K030108 | Arthrocare Ent Coblator Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 2003 | 1 |
| −1 | K034004 | Diego RF Powered Dissector and Drill System Console | Gyrus Ent LLC | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K152744 | Diego Elite Drill | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new ERL device
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K034004 | Diego RF Powered Dissector and Drill System ConsoleSummary page 5…Burs, Instrument Tray Predicate Devices Gyrus ACMI Diego® RF Powered Dissector & Drill System: K034004 Reference Predicates: Medtronic Midas Rex: K081277 Gyrus ACMI Diego E… | 2004 |
| † | K081277 | XPS 4000 System, Midas Rex Legend Ehs System, Integrated Power CONS0LE (Ipc) | 2008 |
| † | K123429 | Olympus Energy Power System (Eps) | 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 22 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 5 of the 72 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K034004.
How does its category compare?
All ERL devicesERL Drill, Surgical, Ent (Electric Or Pneumatic) Including Handpiece: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ERL
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ERL
191in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ERL
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ERL
1,469in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ERL, 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 | 112 |
| 2008 | 6 | 181 | 0 | 60 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 1 | 249 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 444 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,068 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,379 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 3 | 3,231 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,975 |
| 2015 | 3 | 86 | 0 | 2,630 |
| 2016 | 4 | 180 | 0 | 1,455 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 999 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,380 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 2,515 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 5 | 2,369 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 1 | 2,283 |
| 2022 | 3 | 191 | 0 | 1,574 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,725 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,588 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,469 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Diego Elite Drill is intended for cutting, drilling, and removal of bone, and soft and hard tissue in general ENT, and Otoneurologic procedures when used in conjunction with the Diego Elite console.
Specific procedures would include Mastoid/Neurotology (Mastoidectomy / Mastoidotomy) and Stapes procedures.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152744 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K152744: Diego Elite Drill.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152744
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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