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Senhance Surgical System

K202166510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 2, 2021211-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.1500

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Transenterix, Inc. · NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument

Cleared on Mar 2, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K200049 (Transenterix, Inc., 2020) after a 211-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1994. 1 of the 57 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 5 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Mar 2, 2021
Review
211 days
Class
Class II
Product code
NAY
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K930667 (1994). 51 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 57 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2005: 2 other ancestors2002: 3 other ancestors2001: 5 other ancestors2004: 3 other ancestors1997: 6 other ancestors1993: 2 other ancestors1999: 2 other ancestors1998: 2 other ancestors1995: 2 other ancestors1994: 2 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor1988: 1 other ancestor1981: 1 other ancestor1991: 2 other ancestors2021: 2 descendants cleared2022: 1 descendant cleared2023: 1 descendant cleared, 1 with a Class I recall12024: 1 descendant clearedReference device: K171699 · da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci Si Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017K930667 · Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments · Snowden-Pencer · 1994 · recalledK960400 · Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line Instruments/Diamond-Port (Access Parts) · Snowden-Pencer · 1996K990144 · Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · recalledK021036 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · recalled×5: 5 generations cleared close together, K040237 (2004), K043153 (2004), K050005 (2005), K050404 (2005), K050802 (2005) K063220 · DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · recalledK081137 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · recalledK171120 · Senhance Surgical Robotic System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2017×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K180163 (2018), K181517 (2018) ×3: 3 generations cleared close together, K191482 (2019), K192877 (2019), K200049 (2020) 19801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 7 generations back: 1 other ancestor8 generations back: 4 other ancestors9 generations back: 9 other ancestors10 generations back: 9 other ancestors11 generations back: 6 other ancestors12 generations back: 5 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 1 descendant, 1 with a Class I recall14 generations forward: 1 descendant K200049 · Senhance Surgical System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2020K192877 · Senhance Surgical System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2019K191482 · Senhance Surgical System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2019K181517 · Senhance Surgical System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2018K180163 · TransEnterix Senhance Surgical System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2018K171120 · Senhance Surgical Robotic System · Transenterix, Inc. · 2017K081137 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · recalledK063220 · DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · recalledK050802 · Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005K050404 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005K050005 · Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover Accessory, Model 400180 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · recalledK043153 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models IS1200 & IS1000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004K040237 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and Endoscopic Instruments · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004K021036 · Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · recalledK990144 · Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · recalledK960400 · Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line Instruments/Diamond-Port (Access Parts) · Snowden-Pencer · 1996K930667 · Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments · Snowden-Pencer · 1994 · recalled−15−10−50
  1. Root · 17 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
  2. 13 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK191482 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2019
  4. 2 generations backK192877 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2019
  5. 1 generation backK200049 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2020
  6. This deviceK202166 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2021
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK212054 Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2021
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK220889 Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2022
  9. Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK223095 Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled (Class I)
  10. Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK233866 Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2024
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK211325 Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2021
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  1. Root · 17 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
  2. 16 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
  3. 15 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
  4. 14 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
  5. 13 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
  6. 12 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
  7. 11 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
  8. 10 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
  9. 9 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
  10. 8 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
  11. 7 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
  12. 6 generations backK171120 Senhance Surgical Robotic SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2017
  13. 5 generations backK180163 TransEnterix Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2018
  14. 4 generations backK181517 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2018
  15. 3 generations backK191482 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2019
  16. 2 generations backK192877 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2019
  17. 1 generation backK200049 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2020
  18. This deviceK202166 Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc. · 2021

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K212054Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K220889Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K223095Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2023 · 3 generations on1descendant
  • K233866Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2024 · 4 generations on0descendants
  • K211325Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−17K930667Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer199415
−16K960400Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer1996—
−15K990144Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.20003
−14K021036Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc.200218
−13K040237Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2004—
−12K043153Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2004—
−11K050005Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.20052
−10K050404Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2005—
−9K050802Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2005—
−8K063220DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc.20064
−7K081137Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc.200925
−6K171120Senhance Surgical Robotic SystemTransenterix, Inc.2017—
−5K180163TransEnterix Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc.2018—
−4K181517Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc.2018—
−3K191482Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc.2019—
−2K192877Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc.2019—
−1K200049Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc.2020—
0 (this device)K202166Senhance Surgical SystemTransenterix, Inc.2021—
+1K212054Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.2021—
+2K220889Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.2022—
+3K223095Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.2023Class I
+4K233866Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.2024—
+1K211325Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.2021—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198110
198810
199120
199210
199320
199420
199520
199760
199820
199920
200150
200230
200430
200520

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202120
202210
202311
202410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K202166, 1994–2024Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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 NAY device

  1. #1 K232610 da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da…score 32.9 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K200049Senhance Surgical System
Summary page 5
…: NAY (System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument) 3. Predicate and Reference Devices Predicate Device: Senhance® Surgical System (K200049) Reference Device: Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Si Surgical System (K171699)…
Transenterix, Inc.2020—
†K171699da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci Si Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2017—

What descends from it? (5)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K212054Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.20213
K211325Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc.20210

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.

  • K223095Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2023 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2023 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 27 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
  • 8 of the 51 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K212054 (Asensus Surgical, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.

How does its category compare?

All NAY devices

NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · NAY

16in 2025

2008: 42009: 32010: 12011: 72012: 42013: 42014: 92015: 32016: 82017: 162018: 152019: 82020: 92021: 112022: 62023: 52024: 102025: 162026 (partial year): 7
2007high 16 (2017) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · NAY

117in 2025

2008: 189 days median2009: 253 days median2011: 191 days median2012: 106 days median2013: 144 days median2014: 143 days median2015: 99 days median2016: 197 days median2017: 107 days median2018: 152 days median2019: 73 days median2020: 212 days median2021: 61 days median2022: 57 days median2023: 141 days median2024: 126 days median2025: 117 days median2026 (partial year): 89 days median
2007high 253 (2009) · low 57 (2022)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · NAY

1in 2025

2007: 112008: 32009: 12011: 22012: 12013: 62014: 252015: 32016: 12017: 12018: 22019: 52021: 32022: 32023: 2, 1 Class I2024: 402025: 12026 (partial year): 4, 1 Class I
2007high 40 (2024) · low 0 (2010)2026

Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · NAY

48,456in 2025

2007: 1332008: 2242009: 3802010: 6232011: 5012012: 1,5522013: 6,2172014: 6,1352015: 1,7222016: 1,0772017: 1,0492018: 1,0742019: 1,1542020: 1,5582021: 1,9972022: 5,7272023: 10,8982024: 12,8722025: 48,456
2007high 48,456 (2025) · low 133 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code NAY, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—11133
200841893224
200932531380
20101—0623
201171912501
2012410611,552
2013414466,217
20149143256,135
201539931,722
2016819711,077
20171610711,049
20181515221,074
201987351,154
2020921201,558
2021116131,997
202265735,727
202351412 (1)10,898
2024101264012,872
202516117148,456
20267894 (1)—

What is it indicated for?

The Senhance® Surgical System is intended to assist in the accurate control of laparoscopic instruments for visualization and endoscopic manipulation of tissue including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, mobilization, and retraction. The Senhance Surgical System is intended for use in general laparoscopic surgical procedures and laparoscopic gynecological surgery. The system is indicated for adult use. It is intended for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the instructions for use.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K202166: Senhance Surgical System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K202166

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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