510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Synergy Vision Imaging 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 Oct 16, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K250728 (Arthrex, Inc., 2025) and 1 other predicate after a 111-day review. Its family tree reaches back 25 generations to 1994. 3 of the 198 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Oct 16, 2025
- Review
- 111 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 25 generations to K930667 (1994). 197 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 198 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 25 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 21 generations between
- 3 generations backK221611 780 nm L11 LED Light Source with AIMStryker · 2022
- 2 generations backK241361 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2024
- 1 generation backK250728 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
- This deviceK251994 Arthrex Synergy Vision Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
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- Root · 25 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 24 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 23 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 22 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 21 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 20 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 19 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 18 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 17 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 16 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 15 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK141077 DA Vinci Firefly Imaging SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK150956 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK161792 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging SystemNovadaq Technologies, Inc. · 2016
- 8 generations backK182160 1688 Camera Control Unit ; 1688 AIM 4K Camera Head, C-Mount ; 1688…Stryker · 2018 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK202592 Adavanced Imaging Modality System (1688 4K Camera System With…Stryker · 2020
- 6 generations backK210088 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight…Stryker · 2021
- 5 generations backK211202 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight…Stryker · 2021
- 4 generations backK214046 780 nm 1688 4K Camera System, 780 nm L11 LED Light Source with AIM…Stryker · 2022
- 3 generations backK221611 780 nm L11 LED Light Source with AIMStryker · 2022
- 2 generations backK241361 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2024
- 1 generation backK250728 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
- This deviceK251994 Arthrex Synergy Vision Imaging SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2025
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −25 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −24 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −23 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −22 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −21 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −20 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −19 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −18 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −17 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −16 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −15 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −14 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −13 | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System Smartpedals | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −12 | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 80 |
| −11 | K141077 | DA Vinci Firefly Imaging System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 2 |
| −10 | K150956 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies, Inc. | 2016 | 1 |
| −9 | K161792 | PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System | Novadaq Technologies, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −8 | K182160 | 1688 Camera Control Unit ; 1688 AIM 4K Camera Head, C-Mount ; 1688 AIM 4K… | Stryker | 2018 | 1 |
| −7 | K202592 | Adavanced Imaging Modality System (1688 4K Camera System With Advanced Imaging… | Stryker | 2020 | — |
| −6 | K210088 | 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight Cable, AIM… | Stryker | 2021 | — |
| −5 | K211202 | 1688 4K Camera System, L11 LED Light Source with AIM, AIM SafeLight Cable… | Stryker | 2021 | — |
| −4 | K214046 | 780 nm 1688 4K Camera System, 780 nm L11 LED Light Source with AIM and… | Stryker | 2022 | — |
| −3 | K221611 | 780 nm L11 LED Light Source with AIM | Stryker | 2022 | — |
| −2 | K241361 | Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| −1 | K250728 | Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| 0 (this device) | 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 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 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.
3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K250728 | Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging SystemSummary page 6…Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery, Confocal Optical Imaging Regulatory Class Class II Primary Predicate Device K250728 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging System Additional Predicate K200737 Novadaq Technologies ULC SPY Portable Handhel… | 2025 |
| * | K200737 | SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) SystemSummary page 6…nfocal Optical Imaging Regulatory Class Class II Primary Predicate Device K250728 Arthrex Synergy Vision Endoscopic Imaging System Additional Predicate K200737 Novadaq Technologies ULC SPY Portable Handheld Device Imaging (SPY-PHI) System Purpose of Submission Thi… | 2020 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 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.
- K061313Evis Exera 180 SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006 · 9 generations back · ◆ in the 2006 ancestors bar of FIG. 16 Class I recalls
- K023984Modification to Olympus Bronchoscopes BF-40 Series, BF-240 Series, and BF-160 SeriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · 10 generations back · ◆ in the 2003 ancestors bar of FIG. 114 Class I recalls
- K912120Urf-P2 Ureterorenofiberscope/CholedochofiberscopeOlympus Corp. · 1991 · 11 generations back · ◆ in the 1991 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 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 10 months on median.
- 58 of the 197 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
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 Synergy Vision imaging system is intended to provide visible light imaging in a variety of diagnostic and surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, orthopedic, plastic surgery, sinuscopy, spine, urology, and procedures within the thoracic cavity. The device is also intended to be used as an accessory for microscopic surgery. The Arthrex Synergy Vision imaging system is indicated for use to provide real-time visible and near-infrared…
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The Arthrex Synergy Vision imaging system is intended to provide visible light imaging in a variety of diagnostic and surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, orthopedic, plastic surgery, sinuscopy, spine, urology, and procedures within the thoracic cavity. The device is also intended to be used as an accessory for microscopic surgery.
The Arthrex Synergy Vision imaging system is indicated for use to provide real-time visible and near-infrared fluorescence imaging. Upon intravenous administration and use of ICG consistent with its approved label, the system enables surgeons to perform open and minimally invasive surgery using standard endoscope visible light as well as visualization of vessels, blood flow and related tissue perfusion, and at least one of the major extra-hepatic bile ducts (cystic duct, common bile duct or common hepatic duct), using near-infrared imaging. Fluorescence imaging of biliary ducts with the Arthrex Synergy Vision imaging system is intended for use with standard of care white light, and when indicated, intraoperative cholangiography. The device is not intended for standalone use for biliary duct visualization. Additionally, the system is indicated for fluorescence imaging of blood flow and tissue perfusion before, during, and after vascular, gastrointestinal, organ transplant, plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgical procedures.
Upon interstitial administration and use of ICG consistent with its approved label, the Arthrex Synergy Vision imaging system is used to perform intraoperative fluorescence imaging and visualization of the lymphatic system, including lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.
Upon administration and use of pafolacianine consistent with its approved label, the Arthrex Synergy Vision imaging system is used to perform intraoperative fluorescence imaging of tissues that have taken up the drug.
The Arthrex NanoNeedle Scope when used with the Synergy Vision imaging 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, urology, and procedures within the thoracic cavity. The device is also intended to be used as an accessory for microscopic surgery. For pediatric patients, the Arthrex NanoNeedle Scope is indicated for laparoscopy and orthopedic procedures.
The Arthrex 4K Open Scope 0° NIR is intended to be used as an accessory with the Synergy Vision imaging system to provide visible light imaging and near-infrared fluorescence imaging during open surgical procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K251994 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K251994: Arthrex Synergy Vision 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/K251994
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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