510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2022Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System (SW 3.4)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · ONO Neurosurgical Laser With Mr Thermography
Cleared on Jan 7, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K201056 (Monteris Medical, Inc., 2020) and 1 other predicate after a 255-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1999. 2 of the 45 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 7 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jan 7, 2022
- Review
- 255 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ONO
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K983831 (1999). 37 ancestors in all, the oldest K913475 (1991). 7 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 2 of the 45 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 17 generations backK983831 VECTORVISION2Brainlab AG · 1999
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK182036 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2018
- 2 generations backK193375 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2020
- 1 generation backK201056 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK211269 Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System (SW 3.4)Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK231061 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK240877 Monteris Medical NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2024
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK260976 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK250307 Visualase V2 MRI-guided Laser Ablation System (9736422)Medtronic Navigation · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK262315 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical · 2026
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- Root · 17 generations backK983831 VECTORVISION2Brainlab AG · 1999
- 16 generations backK014256 Kolibri Igs SystemsBrainlab AG · 2002
- 15 generations backK042721 Kolibri SpineBrainlab AG · 2005
- 14 generations backK062086 NavivisionBrainlab AG · 2006
- 13 generations backK081509 Monteris Medical Autolitt Laser ProbeMonteris Medical, · 2009
- 12 generations backK120561 Neuroblate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK131278 Monteris Medical Neuroblate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK141983 Neuroblate SystemMonteris Medical Corp. · 2014 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK143457 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled (Class I)
- 8 generations backK162762 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2016
- 7 generations backK170724 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2017
- 6 generations backK171255 Monteris Medical NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations backK172881 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2017
- 4 generations backK173305 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2017
- 3 generations backK182036 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2018
- 2 generations backK193375 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2020
- 1 generation backK201056 NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK211269 Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System (SW 3.4)Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2022
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Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K231061NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2023 · cites it directly6descendants
- K240877Monteris Medical NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical, · 2024 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K260976NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical · 2026 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K250307Visualase V2 MRI-guided Laser Ablation System (9736422)Medtronic Navigation · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K262315NeuroBlate SystemMonteris Medical · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K983831 | VECTORVISION2 | Brainlab AG | 1999 | — |
| −16 | K014256 | Kolibri Igs Systems | Brainlab AG | 2002 | — |
| −15 | K042721 | Kolibri Spine | Brainlab AG | 2005 | — |
| −14 | K062086 | Navivision | Brainlab AG | 2006 | — |
| −13 | K081509 | Monteris Medical Autolitt Laser Probe | Monteris Medical, | 2009 | — |
| −12 | K120561 | Neuroblate System | Monteris Medical, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| −11 | K131278 | Monteris Medical Neuroblate System | Monteris Medical, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| −10 | K141983 | Neuroblate System | Monteris Medical Corp. | 2014 | 2 |
| −9 | K143457 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, Inc. | 2015 | Class I |
| −8 | K162762 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −7 | K170724 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2017 | — |
| −6 | K171255 | Monteris Medical NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, Inc. | 2017 | Class I |
| −5 | K172881 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2017 | — |
| −4 | K173305 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2017 | — |
| −3 | K182036 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2018 | — |
| −2 | K193375 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2020 | — |
| −1 | K201056 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K211269 | Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System (SW 3.4) | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K231061 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K240877 | Monteris Medical NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical, | 2024 | — |
| +3 | K260976 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K250307 | Visualase V2 MRI-guided Laser Ablation System (9736422) | Medtronic Navigation | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K262315 | NeuroBlate System | Monteris Medical | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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.
2 devices in this family have 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 ONO device
- #1 K240877 Monteris Medical NeuroBlate Systemscore 24.9 · 19 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K201056 | NeuroBlate SystemSummary page 5…2 of 5 Predicate Devices General Information Primary Predicate Secondary Predicate NeuroBlate System (K201056) Visualase Thermal Therapy System with 3.2 Softw… | 2020 |
| * | K181859 | Visualase Thermal Therapy SystemSummary page 5…NeuroBlate System (K201056) Visualase Thermal Therapy System with 3.2 Software (K181859) FDA Regulation 21 CFR 878.4810 21 CFR 878.4810; 21 CFR 892.5050 FDA Product Code… | 2019 |
What descends from it? (7)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2022 | Class II | Z-0244-2023 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Due to a defect in the outer pouch sterile seal |
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.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 23 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 13 of the 37 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K231061 (Monteris Medical,, 2023) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K201056.
How does its category compare?
All ONO devicesONO Neurosurgical Laser With Mr Thermography: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ONO
3so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ONO
57in 2026
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ONO
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ONO
1in 2017
MAUDE reports naming product code ONO, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 57 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System is a neurosurgical tool and is indicated for use to ablate, necrotize, or coagulate intracranial soft tissue including brain structures (for example, brain tumor, radiation necrosis and epileptic foci as identified by non-invasive and invasive neurodiagnostic testing, including imaging) through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in the discipline of neurosurgery with 800nm through 1064nm lasers.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K211269 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K211269: Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System (SW 3.4).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K211269
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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