510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class I · 2009Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Visualization Technology, Inc. · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on Mar 9, 2000 as substantially equivalent to K983529 (Visualization Technology, Inc., 1998) and 1 other predicate after an 80-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1994. 7 of the 301 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 294 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 3 times, including 2 Class I recalls.
- Decided
- Mar 9, 2000
- Review
- 80 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- 3 (2 Class I)
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K911783 (1994). 6 ancestors in all. 294 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 7 of the 301 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 3 generations backK911783 Allegro Viewing WandI.S.G. Technologies, Inc. · 1994
- 2 generations backK981998 Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled (Class I)
- 1 generation backK983529 Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK994270 Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000
- Descendant · cites it directly · 278 of its ownK053610 AbarisTraxtal Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 222 of its ownK121498 PercunavPhilips Health Care · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 211 of its ownK132304 Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 100 of its ownK160807 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 87 of its ownK133833 Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
Showing 5 of 294 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 294 · See all- K053610AbarisTraxtal Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly278descendants
- K121498PercunavPhilips Health Care · 2012 · 2 generations on222descendants
- K132304Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · 3 generations on211descendants
- K160807EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 50…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2016 · 4 generations on100descendants
- K133833Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2014 · 4 generations on87descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K911783 | Allegro Viewing Wand | I.S.G. Technologies, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −2 | K981998 | Pediatric Instatrak System | Visualization Technology, Inc. | 1998 | Class I |
| −1 | K983529 | Instatrak 3000 | Visualization Technology, Inc. | 1998 | Class I |
| 0 (this device) | K994270 | Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000 | Visualization Technology, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| +1 | K053610 | Abaris | Traxtal Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | 3 |
| +2 | K121498 | Percunav | Philips Health Care | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K132304 | Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 36 |
| +4 | K160807 | EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound System… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2016 | 33 |
| +4 | K133833 | Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2014 | 3 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 2 |
| 2026 | 22 | 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.
7 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 LLZ device
- #1 K230955 syngo Application Softwarescore 21.5 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K983529 | Instatrak 3000Summary page 1…ractive Image Guided Surgical System Classification Name: Computed Tomography X-Ray System 3. PREDICATE DEVICES e Visualization Technology Inc., InstaTrak 3000 System, K983529, FDA concurrence received December 31, 1998 e StealthStation System with FluoroNav Module manufactured by Surgical Navigation Te… | 1998 |
| * | K990214 | Fluoronav Module for the Stealthstation SystemSummary page 1…staTrak 3000 System, K983529, FDA concurrence received December 31, 1998 e StealthStation System with FluoroNav Module manufactured by Surgical Navigation Technologies, K990214, FDA concurrence received April 22, 1999 4, DEVICE DESCRIPTION The InstaTrak 3000 System is an image guidance system indicated… | 1999 |
What descends from it? (294)
See all 2943 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (7 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2009 | Class I | Z-2251-2012 | Labeling False and Misleading | GE Healthcare Surgery had discovered that using the Inverted Headset Placement is not a validated configuration with the IT 3000, 2500, 2500 plus, 3500, 3500 plus, ConneCTstat, and ConneCTstat Plus Surgical Navigation equipment. |
| Apr 2, 2007 | Class I | Z-2136-2012 | Software design | The FluoroTrak Spinal Navigation Application on the OEC 9900 EliteNAV could result in an incorrect position of the navigated instrument(s) versus the displayed reference image. |
| Feb 6, 2006 | Not classified | Z-0709-06 | Other | Small retaining pin may detach and fall into the surgical field during stereotactic surgery. |
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.
- K983529Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981998Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 2 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K960330InstatrakVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1996 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 1996 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K022069Oec Fluorotrak 9800 PlusGe Oec Medical Systems · 2002 · Cites it directly · ◆ in the 2002 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K242670Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound · 2025 · 8 generations on · ◆ in the 2025 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K242519Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound · 2025 · 8 generations on · ◆ in the 2025 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 6 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K053610 (Traxtal Technologies, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 278 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K983529.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LLZ
58in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LLZ
173in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LLZ
11in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LLZ
116in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LLZ, 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 | 76 | 36 | 20 | 152 |
| 2008 | 94 | 52 | 32 | 154 |
| 2009 | 70 | 62 | 21 | 145 |
| 2010 | 51 | 98 | 17 | 145 |
| 2011 | 106 | 79 | 30 | 454 |
| 2012 | 82 | 87 | 12 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 | 84 | 64 | 1,130 |
| 2014 | 78 | 89 | 6 | 15,631 |
| 2015 | 64 | 90 | 16 | 211 |
| 2016 | 82 | 90 | 12 | 290 |
| 2017 | 78 | 107 | 5 | 104 |
| 2018 | 104 | 105 | 7 | 72 |
| 2019 | 74 | 107 | 2 | 88 |
| 2020 | 81 | 115 | 6 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 | 116 | 3 | 70 |
| 2022 | 65 | 137 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 87 | 157 | 8 | 26 |
| 2024 | 62 | 131 | 6 | 42 |
| 2025 | 58 | 173 | 11 | 116 |
| 2026 | 45 | 110 | 14 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The InstaTrak 3000 System is intended as an aid to the surgeon for precisely locating anatomical structures anywhere on the human body during either open or percutaneous procedures. It is indicated for any medical condition that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgery and which provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, cranial, a long bone or vertebra, visible on medical images such as CT, MR, or X-ray.
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/K994270 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K994270: Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K994270
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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