510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018Catalys Precision Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC · OOE Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser
Cleared on Aug 25, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K170322 (Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., 2017) after a 53-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1991. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Aug 25, 2017
- Review
- 53 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OOE
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K913697 (1991). 60 ancestors in all, the oldest K860001 (1986). 5 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 15 generations backK913697 Automatic Corneal ShaperHansa Research & Development, Inc. · 1991
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK141079 Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK161455 Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2016
- 1 generation backK170322 Catalys Precision Laser SystemAbbott Medical Optics, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK172002 Catalys Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK182083 Catalys Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK200056 Catalys Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturng USA, LLC · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK210701 CATALYS Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK223838 Catalys™ Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK220516 CATALYS Precision Laser systemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2022
Show all 15 generations
- Root · 15 generations backK913697 Automatic Corneal ShaperHansa Research & Development, Inc. · 1991
- 14 generations backK972808 Hansatome MicrokeratomeChiron Vision Corp. · 1997
- 13 generations backK993153 Intralase 600C Laser KeratomeIntra Lase Corp. · 1999 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK013941 Pulsion FS Laser KeratomeIntra Lase Corp. · 2002 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK031960 Intralase FS LaserIntra Lase Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK060372 Intralase FS Laser, Intralase FS30 Laser, Models 1, 2, 3Intra Lase Corp. · 2006
- 9 generations backK063682 Intralase Fusion LaserIntra Lase Corp. · 2007
- 8 generations backK073404 Ifs Laser SystemIntra Lase Corp. · 2008
- 7 generations backK082947 Lensx 550 Laser SystemLensx Lasers, Inc. · 2009
- 6 generations backK094052 Lensx 550 Laser System. Model 550Lensx Lasers, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK113479 Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2011 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK121091 Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2012 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK141079 Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK161455 Catalys Precision Laser SystemOptimedica Corporation · 2016
- 1 generation backK170322 Catalys Precision Laser SystemAbbott Medical Optics, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK172002 Catalys Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K182083Catalys Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2018 · cites it directly4descendants
- K200056Catalys Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturng USA, LLC · 2020 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K210701CATALYS Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2021 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K223838Catalys™ Precision Laser SystemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2023 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K220516CATALYS Precision Laser systemAmo Manufacturing USA, LLC · 2022 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K913697 | Automatic Corneal Shaper | Hansa Research & Development, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −14 | K972808 | Hansatome Microkeratome | Chiron Vision Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K993153 | Intralase 600C Laser Keratome | Intra Lase Corp. | 1999 | 1 |
| −12 | K013941 | Pulsion FS Laser Keratome | Intra Lase Corp. | 2002 | 1 |
| −11 | K031960 | Intralase FS Laser | Intra Lase Corp. | 2003 | 3 |
| −10 | K060372 | Intralase FS Laser, Intralase FS30 Laser, Models 1, 2, 3 | Intra Lase Corp. | 2006 | — |
| −9 | K063682 | Intralase Fusion Laser | Intra Lase Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K073404 | Ifs Laser System | Intra Lase Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −7 | K082947 | Lensx 550 Laser System | Lensx Lasers, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K094052 | Lensx 550 Laser System. Model 550 | Lensx Lasers, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K113479 | Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser System | Optimedica Corporation | 2011 | 2 |
| −4 | K121091 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Optimedica Corporation | 2012 | 2 |
| −3 | K141079 | Optimedica Catalys Precision Laser System | Optimedica Corporation | 2014 | 3 |
| −2 | K161455 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Optimedica Corporation | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K170322 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. | 2017 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K172002 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K182083 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K200056 | Catalys Precision Laser System | Amo Manufacturng USA, LLC | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K210701 | CATALYS Precision Laser System | Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K223838 | Catalys™ Precision Laser System | Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +4 | K220516 | CATALYS Precision Laser system | Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC | 2022 | — |
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 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 16.8 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K170322 | Catalys Precision Laser SystemSummary page 4…uct Code Name: Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser Trade Name Catalys Precision Laser System Predicate Devices Catalys Precision Laser System; K170322, cleared 19 May 2017 Intended Use The OptiMedica Catalys 1Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (5)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K182083 | Catalys Precision Laser System | 2018 | 4 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2018 | Class II | Z-0066-2019 | Device Design | Software upgrade exhibits failures when executing Daily Alignment Verification (DAV), specifically, cuts on the plastic hemisphere during DAV do not match the intended cuts shown on the treatment overlay screen on the system GUI. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 26 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 12 of the 60 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K182083 (Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC, 2018) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All OOE devicesOOE Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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 OptiMedica® Catalys® Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, phacofragmentation, and the creation of single plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172002 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172002: Catalys Precision Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172002
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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