# K170520: HyperVit Vitrectomy Probe, 23 GA, HyperVit Vitrectomy Probe, 25+, HyperVit Vitrectomy Probe, 27+

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Alcon Research, Ltd.
- Decided: Mar 22, 2017 after 28 days
- Product code: MLZ (Vitrectomy, Instrument Cutter)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4150
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K933880 (1994). 42 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 44 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K093305: Enhanced Ultra Vit Probe, Alcon Research, Ltd. (2010) Summary page 4.
- K110951: 27+ Ultravit Probe, 27+ Flex-Tip Laser Probe, 27+ Endoilluminator Probe, 27+ Valved Entry System, 27+ Infusion Cannula, Alcon Research, Ltd. (2011) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K220030: Vista Ophthalmics Vitrectomy Probe (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
HyperVit™ Vitrectomy Probe (23, 25 gauge) The HyperVit™ Vitrectomy Probe is designed for use with the Constellation® Vision System and is intended to be used to remove vitreous and dissect tissue in the eye. HyperVit™ Vitrectomy Probe (27 gauge) The HyperVit™ Vitrectomy Probe is designed for use with the Constellation® Vision System and is intended for use as follows: • Vitreous aspiration & cutting • Membrane cutting & aspiration • Lens removal • Dissect tissue in the eye

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K170520
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology