510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex NanoScope System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Jan 22, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K201134 (Arthrex, Inc., 2020) and 1 other predicate after a 118-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1994. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 22, 2025
- Review
- 118 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K930667 (1994). 104 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 20 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK182160 1688 Camera Control Unit ; 1688 AIM 4K Camera Head, C-Mount ; 1688…Stryker · 2018 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK202592 Adavanced Imaging Modality System (1688 4K Camera System With…Stryker · 2020
- 1 generation backK210088 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight…Stryker · 2021
- This deviceK243008 Arthrex NanoScope SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK252640 VereSee Optical Veres Needle and Endoscopic CameraFreyja Healthcare, LLC · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK250728 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK261139 VereSee (VER150, VER200, VER151, VER201, VER200C, and VER-100-103)Freyja Healthcare, LLC · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251994 Arthrex Synergy Vision Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
Show all 20 generations
- Root · 20 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 19 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 18 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 17 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 16 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 15 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 14 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 12 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 11 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK141077 DA Vinci Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK150956 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK161792 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016
- 3 generations backK182160 1688 Camera Control Unit ; 1688 AIM 4K Camera Head, C-Mount ; 1688…Stryker · 2018 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK202592 Adavanced Imaging Modality System (1688 4K Camera System With…Stryker · 2020
- 1 generation backK210088 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight…Stryker · 2021
- This deviceK243008 Arthrex NanoScope SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K252640VereSee Optical Veres Needle and Endoscopic CameraFreyja Healthcare, LLC · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K250728Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K261139VereSee (VER150, VER200, VER151, VER201, VER200C, and VER-100-103)Freyja Healthcare, LLC · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K251994Arthrex Synergy Vision Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −20 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −19 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −17 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −16 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −15 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −14 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −13 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −12 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −11 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −10 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −9 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −8 | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System Smartpedals | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −7 | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 80 |
| −6 | K141077 | DA Vinci Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 2 |
| −5 | K150956 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies, Inc. | 2016 | 1 |
| −4 | K161792 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −3 | K182160 | 1688 Camera Control Unit ; 1688 AIM 4K Camera Head, C-Mount ; 1688 AIM 4K… | Stryker | 2018 | 1 |
| −2 | K202592 | Adavanced Imaging Modality System (1688 4K Camera System With Advanced Imaging… | Stryker | 2020 | — |
| −1 | K210088 | 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight Cable, AIM… | Stryker | 2021 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K243008 | Arthrex NanoScope System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K252640 | VereSee Optical Veres Needle and Endoscopic Camera | Freyja Healthcare, LLC | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K250728 | Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K261139 | VereSee (VER150, VER200, VER151, VER201, VER200C, and VER-100-103) | Freyja Healthcare, LLC | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K251994 | Arthrex Synergy Vision Imaging System | Arthrex, 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K201134 | Arthrex NanoScope SystemSummary page 5…CFR 892.1600: Angiographic x-ray systems Product Code GCJ, IZI Common Name Endoscopic Imaging System Regulatory Class Class II Primary K201134 Arthrex NanoScope System Predicate Device Additional K210088 Stryker AIM (Advanced Imaging Modality) System Pr… | 2020 |
| * | K210088 | 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight Cable, AIM…Summary page 5…e Endoscopic Imaging System Regulatory Class Class II Primary K201134 Arthrex NanoScope System Predicate Device Additional K210088 Stryker AIM (Advanced Imaging Modality) System Predicate Device Purpose of This Traditional 510(k) premarket notification… | 2021 |
What descends from it? (4)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 31 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 28 of the 104 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K252640 (Freyja Healthcare, LLC, 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K201134.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, 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?
The Arthrex NanoScope System is intended to be used as an endoscopic video camera to provide visible light imaging in a variety of endoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, orthopedic, plastic surgery, sinuscopy, spine, and urology. The device is also intended to be used as an accessory for microscopic surgery.
For pediatric patients, the Arthrex NanoScope System is indicated for use in laparoscopy and orthopedic procedures.
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/K243008 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K243008: Arthrex NanoScope System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K243008
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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