510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRodenstock Laser Slitlamp
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
G. Rodenstock Instrumente GmbH · HQF Laser, Ophthalmic
Cleared on Nov 4, 1997 after a 69-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 4, 1997
- Review
- 69 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HQF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK973220 Rodenstock Laser SlitlampG. Rodenstock Instrumente GmbH · 1997
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK990665 BQ/BM Integrated Laser Delivery SystemAmerican Laser Corp. · 1999
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K990665BQ/BM Integrated Laser Delivery SystemAmerican Laser Corp. · 1999 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K973220 | Rodenstock Laser Slitlamp | G. Rodenstock Instrumente GmbH | 1997 | — |
| +1 | K990665 | BQ/BM Integrated Laser Delivery System | American Laser Corp. | 1999 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Zeiss SL 130 laser slitlamp fitted with the Zeiss Visulink Diode for use with the Zeiss… Named without a submission number |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K990665 | BQ/BM Integrated Laser Delivery System | 1999 | 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?
- Of its descendants, K990665 (American Laser Corp., 1999) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HQF devicesHQF Laser, Ophthalmic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HQF
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HQF
264in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HQF
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HQF
106in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HQF, 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 | 4 | 198 | 2 | 60 |
| 2008 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 34 |
| 2009 | 7 | 115 | 2 | 33 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 3 | 43 |
| 2011 | 4 | 128 | 5 | 26 |
| 2012 | 5 | 179 | 1 | 41 |
| 2013 | 6 | 225 | 2 | 39 |
| 2014 | 3 | 215 | 4 | 58 |
| 2015 | 4 | 295 | 0 | 80 |
| 2016 | 3 | 271 | 0 | 108 |
| 2017 | 3 | 189 | 0 | 77 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 82 |
| 2019 | 4 | 107 | 0 | 66 |
| 2020 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 72 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 100 |
| 2022 | 7 | 86 | 0 | 111 |
| 2023 | 5 | 155 | 0 | 92 |
| 2024 | 3 | 167 | 0 | 75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 264 | 1 | 106 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Rodenstock RO 5000 AR, RO 5000 FDY, and RO 5000 AR/FDY Laser Slitlamps are indicated for diagnostic opthalmologic examination of patients with eye disorders. When interfaced with a laser, the device is used for therapeutic treatment of patients where retinal coagulation is indicated.
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/K973220 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K973220: Rodenstock Laser Slitlamp.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K973220
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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