510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2010The Soundvaser Dissection System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC · LFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical
Cleared on Dec 21, 1999 as substantially equivalent to K990430 (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., 1999) and 3 other predicates after a 36-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 49 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Dec 21, 1999
- Review
- 36 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- LFL
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K952726 (1995). 5 ancestors in all. 49 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK952726 Ultracision Harmonic ScapelUltracision, Inc. · 1995
- 1 generation backK990430 Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Hand PieceEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1999
- This deviceK993868 The Soundvaser Dissection SystemSound Surgical Technologies, LLC · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 48 of its ownK022051 Soundvaser SystemSound Surgical Technologies, LLC · 2002 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 36 of its ownK042261 Macropore Puricel Lipoplasty SystemMacropore Biosurgery, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 34 of its ownK072587 Cytori Aft SystemCytori Therapeutics, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 17 of its ownK092482 Tissu Trans Filtron, Models 3-TT-Filtron 2000-500Shippert Medical Technologies Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 12 of its ownK081848 Lipose Fat Transfer SystemLipose Corp. · 2008
Showing 5 of 49 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 49 · See all- K022051Soundvaser SystemSound Surgical Technologies, LLC · 2002 · cites it directly48descendants
- K042261Macropore Puricel Lipoplasty SystemMacropore Biosurgery, Inc. · 2004 · 2 generations on36descendants
- K072587Cytori Aft SystemCytori Therapeutics, Inc. · 2007 · 3 generations on34descendants
- K092482Tissu Trans Filtron, Models 3-TT-Filtron 2000-500Shippert Medical Technologies Corp. · 2009 · 4 generations on17descendants
- K081848Lipose Fat Transfer SystemLipose Corp. · 2008 · 4 generations on12descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K952726 | Ultracision Harmonic Scapel | Ultracision, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K990430 | Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Hand Piece | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K993868 | The Soundvaser Dissection System | Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K022051 | Soundvaser System | Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC | 2002 | 2 |
| +2 | K042261 | Macropore Puricel Lipoplasty System | Macropore Biosurgery, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +3 | K072587 | Cytori Aft System | Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +4 | K092482 | Tissu Trans Filtron, Models 3-TT-Filtron 2000-500 | Shippert Medical Technologies Corp. | 2009 | 8 |
| +4 | K081848 | Lipose Fat Transfer System | Lipose Corp. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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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What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K990430 | Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Hand PieceSummary page 2…determined to be substantially equivalent to pre-amendment devices as depicted below: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH USA = Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Handpiece, K990430, LFL = Ultracision Smm Instruments, K983316, LFL = Ultracision Smm Laparosonic Hook Blades, K971302, LFL » Ultracision Smm Hard… | 1999 |
| * | K983316 | Ultracision 5MM InstrumentsSummary page 2…pre-amendment devices as depicted below: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH USA = Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Handpiece, K990430, LFL = Ultracision Smm Instruments, K983316, LFL = Ultracision Smm Laparosonic Hook Blades, K971302, LFL » Ultracision Smm Hard Sheath LaparoSonic Blade, K962584, LFL Devi… | 1998 |
| * | K971302 | Ultracision 5MM Laparosonic Hook Blades, Ultracision HS2 BladeSummary page 2…Surgery, Cincinnati, OH USA = Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Handpiece, K990430, LFL = Ultracision Smm Instruments, K983316, LFL = Ultracision Smm Laparosonic Hook Blades, K971302, LFL » Ultracision Smm Hard Sheath LaparoSonic Blade, K962584, LFL Device Description The SoundVASER Dissection System is compr… | 1997 |
| * | K962584 | Ultracision 5MM Hard Sheath Laparosonic BladeSummary page 2…piece, K990430, LFL = Ultracision Smm Instruments, K983316, LFL = Ultracision Smm Laparosonic Hook Blades, K971302, LFL » Ultracision Smm Hard Sheath LaparoSonic Blade, K962584, LFL Device Description The SoundVASER Dissection System is comprised of an ultrasonic surgical handpiece and associated dissect… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (49)
See all 491 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K022051 | Soundvaser System | 2002 | 48 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2010 | Not classified | Z-0939-2011 | Process control | Surgical equipment, activated by a wireless foot switch, may remain powered on when switch is no longer depressed. |
| Dec 28, 2007 | Not classified | Z-0933-2008 | Device Design | Failure to shut-off: Surgical equipment, activated by a wireless foot switch with VASER system, may remain powered on when switch is no longer depressed. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 4 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.7 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K022051 (Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC, 2002) has gone furthest, with 48 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K990430.
How does its category compare?
All LFL devicesLFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LFL
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LFL
176in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LFL
11in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LFL
3,857in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LFL, 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 | 7 | 99 | 0 | 2,236 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,678 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3,324 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 3 | 1,239 |
| 2011 | 3 | 241 | 2 | 1,053 |
| 2012 | 3 | 82 | 5 | 1,491 |
| 2013 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 2,430 |
| 2014 | 3 | 136 | 1 | 4,260 |
| 2015 | 4 | 99 | 1 | 2,777 |
| 2016 | 5 | 111 | 0 | 2,691 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 1 | 3,267 |
| 2018 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 3,461 |
| 2019 | 4 | 103 | 42 | 3,153 |
| 2020 | 4 | 190 | 0 | 2,934 |
| 2021 | 6 | 83 | 1 | 3,289 |
| 2022 | 8 | 168 | 0 | 3,422 |
| 2023 | 4 | 104 | 2 | 4,215 |
| 2024 | 3 | 158 | 11 | 4,017 |
| 2025 | 3 | 176 | 0 | 3,857 |
| 2026 | 3 | 99 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SoundVASER Dissection System (Dissection Tips and Handpiece for The SoundVASER System) is indicated for use in when cutting and coagulation of soft tissues is desired, including bleeding control with minimal thermal injury.
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/K993868 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K993868: The Soundvaser Dissection System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K993868
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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