# K973229: D.O.R.C. Hexon Illumination System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Dutch Ophthalmic USA, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 25, 1997 after 90 days
- Product code: MPA (Endoilluminator)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K963417 (1996). 1 ancestor in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K963417: Vitlite (TR7700), Escalon Trek Medical (1996) Summary page 1.
- (no number) Grieshaber Light Source: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K062895: Xenon Brightstar Illumination System, Model 1266.Xiii (2006), 0 descendants of its own
- K062259: Iscience Surgical Fiberoptic Illuminator, Model FI - 100 (2006), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The D.O.R.C. Hexon Illumination System is indicated for intraocular illumination in vitreoretinal surgery.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K973229
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology