510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Guangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Feb 18, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K182606 (Novadaq Technologies Ulc. (Now A Part of Stryker), 2018) after a 236-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1994. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 18, 2023
- Review
- 236 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K930667 (1994). 86 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 18 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 14 generations between
- 3 generations backK150956 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK161792 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK182606 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies Ulc. (Now A Part of Stryker) · 2018
- This deviceK221861 FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemGuangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241530 Stellar Imaging SystemGuangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252697 3D LaparoscopeGuangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. · 2025
Show all 18 generations
- Root · 18 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 17 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 16 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 15 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 13 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 12 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 10 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 9 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK141077 DA Vinci Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK150956 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK161792 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK182606 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies Ulc. (Now A Part of Stryker) · 2018
- This deviceK221861 FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemGuangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. · 2023
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −18 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −17 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −16 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −15 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −14 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −12 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −11 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −10 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −8 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −7 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −6 | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System Smartpedals | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −5 | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 80 |
| −4 | K141077 | DA Vinci Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 2 |
| −3 | K150956 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies, Inc. | 2016 | 1 |
| −2 | K161792 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K182606 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies Ulc. (Now A Part of Stryker) | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K221861 | FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Guangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K241530 | Stellar Imaging System | Guangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K252697 | 3D Laparoscope | Guangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 GCJ? 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 GCJ device
- #1 K214046 780 nm 1688 4K Camera System, 780 nm L11 LED…score 21.4 · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K182606 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemSummary page 5…II Page 1 of 8 Regulation name: Endoscope and accessories 510(k) Number: K182606 Product Code: GCJ; IZI Manufacturer: Novadaq Technologies ULC. Refere… | 2018 |
| † | K160044 | Image1 SPIES System | 2016 |
| † | K123956 | Power Led 175 | 2013 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K241530 | Stellar Imaging System | 2024 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 29 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 26 of the 86 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241530 (Guangdong Optomedic Technologies, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 11 other devices also cite its predicate K182606.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GCJ
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GCJ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GCJ
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GCJ
5,860in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GCJ, 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 | 18 | 42 | 12 | 1,639 |
| 2008 | 19 | 73 | 16 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 21 | 85 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 2010 | 24 | 122 | 30 | 2,657 |
| 2011 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 88 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 2013 | 15 | 93 | 7 (1) | 1,565 |
| 2014 | 19 | 90 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | 27 | 99 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 | 1 | 3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 2,562 |
| 2019 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 28 | 61 | 0 | 2,618 |
| 2021 | 18 | 116 | 0 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 31 | 109 | 1 | 6,002 |
| 2024 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 6,047 |
| 2025 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 5,860 |
| 2026 | 26 | 122 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Upon intravenous administration and use of an ICG consistent with its approved label, the FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System is intended to provide real-time endoscopic visible and near-infrared fluorescence imaging. During minimally invasive surgery, the FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System enables surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery using standard endoscopic visible light as well as visual assessment of vessels, blood…
Read the full statement (116 words)
Upon intravenous administration and use of an ICG consistent with its approved label, the FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System is intended to provide real-time endoscopic visible and near-infrared fluorescence imaging. During minimally invasive surgery, the FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System enables surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery using standard endoscopic visible light as well as visual assessment of vessels, blood flow and related tissue perfusion, and at least one of the major extra-hepatic bile ducts, using near-infrared imaging.
Upon interstitial administration and use of an ICG consistent with its approved label, the FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System is used to perform intraoperative fluorescence imaging and visualization of the lymphatic system, including lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K221861 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K221861: FloNavi Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K221861
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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