510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHorizons International Polypectomy Snares
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Horizons Intl. Corp. · FDI Snare, Flexible
Cleared on Aug 16, 2001 after a 78-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 10 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 16, 2001
- Review
- 78 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FDI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
10 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK011667 Horizons International Polypectomy SnaresHorizons Intl. Corp. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK050294 Cook Ireland Sonnet Polypectomy SnareCook Ireland, Ltd. · 2005
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK070315 Lina Loop, Models: EL-160-4, EL-160-8, EL-200-4, EL-200-8Lina Medical Aps · 2007 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK111059 Gyrus Acmil Bipolarlaproscopic Loop (PKS Bill)Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 1 of its ownK122605 PKS BillGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK254303 Karl Storz SupraloopKarl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2026
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 10 · See all- K050294Cook Ireland Sonnet Polypectomy SnareCook Ireland, Ltd. · 2005 · cites it directly9descendants
- K070315Lina Loop, Models: EL-160-4, EL-160-8, EL-200-4, EL-200-8Lina Medical Aps · 2007 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K111059Gyrus Acmil Bipolarlaproscopic Loop (PKS Bill)Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2011 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K122605PKS BillGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2012 · 4 generations on1descendant
- K254303Karl Storz SupraloopKarl Storz SE & CO. KG · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K011667 | Horizons International Polypectomy Snares | Horizons Intl. Corp. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K050294 | Cook Ireland Sonnet Polypectomy Snare | Cook Ireland, Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| +2 | K070315 | Lina Loop, Models: EL-160-4, EL-160-8, EL-200-4, EL-200-8 | Lina Medical Aps | 2007 | 3 |
| +3 | K111059 | Gyrus Acmil Bipolarlaproscopic Loop (PKS Bill) | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +4 | K122605 | PKS Bill | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K254303 | Karl Storz Supraloop | Karl Storz SE & CO. KG | 2026 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (10)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K050294 | Cook Ireland Sonnet Polypectomy Snare | 2005 | 9 |
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, K050294 (Cook Ireland, Ltd., 2005) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FDI devicesFDI Snare, Flexible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FDI
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FDI
247in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FDI
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FDI
274in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FDI, 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 | 48 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 201 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 265 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 1 | 174 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 177 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 162 |
| 2013 | 3 | 87 | 0 | 191 |
| 2014 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 345 |
| 2015 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 195 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 223 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 154 |
| 2018 | 4 | 214 | 0 | 181 |
| 2019 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 135 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 487 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 211 |
| 2022 | 4 | 247 | 0 | 246 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 209 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 279 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 2 | 274 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
HORIZONS POLYPECTOMY SNARES ARE INTENDED TO ELECTROSURGICALLY REMOVE POLYPS IN THE GI TRACT UNDER ENDOSCOPIC VISUALIZATION
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K011667 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K011667: Horizons International Polypectomy Snares.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K011667
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026