510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSP Endoscope, 0° (430600)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Cleared on May 13, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K212101 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2021) after a 60-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1994. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 13, 2025
- Review
- 60 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NAY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K930667 (1994). 83 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 17 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK141077 DA Vinci Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK210918 da Vinci Fluorescence Imaging Vision System, da Vinci Firefly…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2021
- 1 generation backK212101 da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2021
- This deviceK250786 SP Endoscope, 0° (430600)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252350 da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2025
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- Root · 17 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 16 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 15 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 12 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 11 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 9 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 8 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK141077 DA Vinci Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK210918 da Vinci Fluorescence Imaging Vision System, da Vinci Firefly…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2021
- 1 generation backK212101 da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2021
- This deviceK250786 SP Endoscope, 0° (430600)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K252350da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −16 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −14 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −13 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −12 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −11 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −10 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −8 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −7 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −6 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −5 | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System Smartpedals | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −4 | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 80 |
| −3 | K141077 | DA Vinci Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 2 |
| −2 | K210918 | da Vinci Fluorescence Imaging Vision System, da Vinci Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| −1 | K212101 | da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K250786 | SP Endoscope, 0° (430600) | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K252350 | da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, 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 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NAY? 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 K232610 da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da…score 32.9 · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K212101 | da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging SystemSummary page 5…NAY (System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument) Classification Advisory Committee: General and Plastic Surgery Predicate Device: K212101 (EndoWrist SP Camera, 0°, PN 430077)… | 2021 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K252350 | da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging System | 2025 | 0 |
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 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 24 of the 83 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K252350 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All NAY devicesNAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NAY
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NAY
117in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NAY
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NAY
48,456in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NAY, 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 | — | 11 | 133 |
| 2008 | 4 | 189 | 3 | 224 |
| 2009 | 3 | 253 | 1 | 380 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 623 |
| 2011 | 7 | 191 | 2 | 501 |
| 2012 | 4 | 106 | 1 | 1,552 |
| 2013 | 4 | 144 | 6 | 6,217 |
| 2014 | 9 | 143 | 25 | 6,135 |
| 2015 | 3 | 99 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 2016 | 8 | 197 | 1 | 1,077 |
| 2017 | 16 | 107 | 1 | 1,049 |
| 2018 | 15 | 152 | 2 | 1,074 |
| 2019 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1,154 |
| 2020 | 9 | 212 | 0 | 1,558 |
| 2021 | 11 | 61 | 3 | 1,997 |
| 2022 | 6 | 57 | 3 | 5,727 |
| 2023 | 5 | 141 | 2 (1) | 10,898 |
| 2024 | 10 | 126 | 40 | 12,872 |
| 2025 | 16 | 117 | 1 | 48,456 |
| 2026 | 7 | 89 | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The da Vinci SP Firefly Imaging System is intended to provide real-time endoscopic visible and near-infrared fluorescence imaging. The da Vinci SP Firefly 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, using near-infrared imaging.
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/K250786 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K250786: SP Endoscope, 0° (430600).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K250786
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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