# K191846: MAXReach Laser Probe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vortex Surgical, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 23, 2019 after 166 days
- Product code: HQB (Photocoagulator And Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4690
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 5 generations back to K870942 (1987). 10 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 12 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K142830: Ophthalmed Bending Laser Probes, Ophthalmed, LLC (2015) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K220263: Vortex Surgical Laser Probes, Vortex Surgical Illuminated Laser Probes, Vortex Surgical Endoilluminators, Vortex Surgical Chandeliers (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
MAXReach Laser Probe is indicated for use in laser endophotocoagulation procedures in the posterior segment of the eye during vitreoretinal surgery at 500nm to 1100nm. The MAXReach Laser Probe is compatible with the following lasers: Alcon Constellation/Pure Point Lasers, Iridex GL Laser and Ellex Solitaire Laser

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K191846
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology