510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOptimax/ Compact 2
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Protec GmbH & Co. KG · IXW Processor, Radiographic-Film, Automatic
Cleared on Sep 1, 1999 as substantially equivalent to K954345 (Doosan Corp., 1995) after a 12-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 1, 1999
- Review
- 12 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IXW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K954345 (1995). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK954345 Doosan DSP 3800 Automatic X-Ray Film ProcessorDoosan Corp. · 1995
- This deviceK992818 Optimax/ Compact 2Protec GmbH & Co. KG · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK023801 Film Processor, Model Life Ray Pro 1000S.a.I.E.P. S.R.L. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK023825 Film Processor, Model Life Ray Pro 2500S.a.I.E.P. S.R.L. · 2003
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K954345 | Doosan DSP 3800 Automatic X-Ray Film Processor | Doosan Corp. | 1995 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K992818 | Optimax/ Compact 2 | Protec GmbH & Co. KG | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K023801 | Film Processor, Model Life Ray Pro 1000 | S.a.I.E.P. S.R.L. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K023825 | Film Processor, Model Life Ray Pro 2500 | S.a.I.E.P. S.R.L. | 2003 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 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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- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K954345 | Doosan DSP 3800 Automatic X-Ray Film ProcessorSummary page 1…OPTIMAX COMPACT 2 Classification name: Processor, Radiographic-Film, Automatic Predicate Device: The Predicate Device is a legally marketed, postamendments device: K954345 DOOSAN DSP 3800 Automatic X-Ray Film Processor Device Description Due to the precise roller transport system, both sheet and ro… | 1995 |
What descends from it? (2)
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?
How does its category compare?
All IXW devicesIXW Processor, Radiographic-Film, Automatic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · IXW
1in 2011
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IXW
Too few IXW 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · IXW
No recall names IXW since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · IXW
2in 2018
MAUDE reports naming product code IXW, 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 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Automatic X-Ray Film Processor is intended to be used to process films exposed for medical purposes. The automatic and continuous process contains developing, fixing, washing and drying of films.
This may be used in all general radiographic, diagnostic imaging procedures.
Typical users of this system are trained medical professionals, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, and lab technicians.
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/K992818 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K992818: Optimax/ Compact 2.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992818
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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