510(k) · Cleared
ClearedUltrasonic Surgical System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medisonic Technology CO · LFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical
Cleared on Oct 31, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K172464 (Morley Research Consortium, 2018) after a 262-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1986. 1 of the 28 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Oct 31, 2019
- Review
- 262 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- LFL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K862807 (1986). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K852143 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 28 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK862807 Treace Drill SystemTreace Medical, Inc. · 1986
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK100410 Piezoelectric SystemSatelec · 2010
- 2 generations backK132848 Piezosurgery FlexMectron S.P.A. · 2013
- 1 generation backK172464 XD880A Ultrasonic Osteotomy Surgical SystemMorley Research Consortium · 2018
- This deviceK190281 Ultrasonic Surgical SystemMedisonic Technology CO · 2019
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- Root · 9 generations backK862807 Treace Drill SystemTreace Medical, Inc. · 1986
- 8 generations backK964548 Apex Universal Drive SystemLinvatec Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK971059 Universal Drive SystemLinvatec Corp. · 1997
- 6 generations backK981637 Integrated Drive/Pump System for OtolaryngologyLinvatec Corp. · 1998
- 5 generations backK990524 E9000 SystemLinvatec Corp. · 1999
- 4 generations backK083284 Piezosurgery MedicalPiezosurgery S.R.L. · 2009
- 3 generations backK100410 Piezoelectric SystemSatelec · 2010
- 2 generations backK132848 Piezosurgery FlexMectron S.P.A. · 2013
- 1 generation backK172464 XD880A Ultrasonic Osteotomy Surgical SystemMorley Research Consortium · 2018
- This deviceK190281 Ultrasonic Surgical SystemMedisonic Technology CO · 2019
Class I recalls in this family
- K043310 Synthes (Usa) Electric Pen Drive System3 generations back · 2005
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K862807 | Treace Drill System | Treace Medical, Inc. | 1986 | — |
| −8 | K964548 | Apex Universal Drive System | Linvatec Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K971059 | Universal Drive System | Linvatec Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K981637 | Integrated Drive/Pump System for Otolaryngology | Linvatec Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K990524 | E9000 System | Linvatec Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K083284 | Piezosurgery Medical | Piezosurgery S.R.L. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K100410 | Piezoelectric System | Satelec | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K132848 | Piezosurgery Flex | Mectron S.P.A. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K172464 | XD880A Ultrasonic Osteotomy Surgical System | Morley Research Consortium | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K190281 | Ultrasonic Surgical System | Medisonic Technology CO | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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 LFL device
- #1 K261448 neXus Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator Systemscore 14.5 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172464 | XD880A Ultrasonic Osteotomy Surgical SystemSummary page 4…Device: XD880A Ultrasonic Osteotomy Surgical System 510(k) Number: K172464 7. Device Description… Ultrasonic Surgical System consists of a console (control unit) with an integrated peristaltic pum… | 2018 |
| † | K010309 | Sonopet Model Ust-2001 Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator | 2001 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
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.
- K043310Synthes (Usa) Electric Pen Drive SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2005 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2005 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 33 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 3 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K172464.
How does its category compare?
All LFL devicesLFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LFL
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LFL
176in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LFL
11in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LFL
3,857in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LFL, 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 | 7 | 99 | 0 | 2,236 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,678 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3,324 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 3 | 1,239 |
| 2011 | 3 | 241 | 2 | 1,053 |
| 2012 | 3 | 82 | 5 | 1,491 |
| 2013 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 2,430 |
| 2014 | 3 | 136 | 1 | 4,260 |
| 2015 | 4 | 99 | 1 | 2,777 |
| 2016 | 5 | 111 | 0 | 2,691 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 1 | 3,267 |
| 2018 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 3,461 |
| 2019 | 4 | 103 | 42 | 3,153 |
| 2020 | 4 | 190 | 0 | 2,934 |
| 2021 | 6 | 83 | 1 | 3,289 |
| 2022 | 8 | 168 | 0 | 3,422 |
| 2023 | 4 | 104 | 2 | 4,215 |
| 2024 | 3 | 158 | 11 | 4,017 |
| 2025 | 3 | 176 | 0 | 3,857 |
| 2026 | 3 | 99 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Ultrasonic Surgical System is an ultrasonic surgical system consisting of a handpiece and associated tips for cutting bone,
osteotomy, osteoplasty and drilling in a variety of surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
• Otolaryngology
• Oral/maxillofacial
• Hand and foot
• Neurosurgery
• Spine
• Plastic/reconstructive.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K190281 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K190281: Ultrasonic Surgical System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K190281
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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