510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Sparc Sling System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
American Medical Systems, Inc. · OTN Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator
Cleared on Mar 28, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K011251 (American Medical Systems, Inc., 2001) and 1 other predicate after a 27-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2001. 110 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 28, 2002
- Review
- 27 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OTN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K011251 (2001). 110 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK011251 Sparc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 1 generation backK013355 Sparc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- This deviceK020663 Modification to Sparc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 109 of its ownK021263 Modification to Sparc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 102 of its ownK023516 Monarc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 81 of its ownK030123 Bioarc SP Sling KitAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 70 of its ownK040623 Ams Perigee SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 70 of its ownK040537 Ams Apogee Vault Suspension SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
Showing 5 of 110 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 110 · See all- K021263Modification to Sparc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly109descendants
- K023516Monarc Sling SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly102descendants
- K030123Bioarc SP Sling KitAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003 · cites it directly81descendants
- K040623Ams Perigee SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004 · 2 generations on70descendants
- K040537Ams Apogee Vault Suspension SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly70descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K011251 | Sparc Sling System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K013355 | Sparc Sling System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K020663 | Modification to Sparc Sling System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K021263 | Modification to Sparc Sling System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K023516 | Monarc Sling System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2002 | 1 |
| +1 | K030123 | Bioarc SP Sling Kit | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +2 | K040623 | Ams Perigee System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K040537 | Ams Apogee Vault Suspension System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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.
Planning a device in OTN? 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 OTN device
- #1 K231549 Advantage Ultra System, Advantage Fit Ultra…score 6.8 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K011251 | Sparc Sling SystemSummary page 1…rgical Mesh, Sling, Urethral Sling Device Trade Name: SPARC™ Sling System Device Classification Name: Surgical Mesh, polymeric Predicate Device: "~ SPARC™ Sling System — K011251, KO13355 Device Description The SPARC™ Sling System is a sterile, single use procedure kit consisting of: e Two stainless steel… | 2001 |
| * | K013355 | Sparc Sling SystemSummary page 2…ice 1. The fundamental scientific technology of the device will not change with the proposed alternative configuration of the device. The device that was the subject of K013355 will continue to be marketed. The proposed alternate configuration will be a second product offering in this family of products.… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (110)
See all 1107 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K021263 | Modification to Sparc Sling System | 2002 | 109 |
| K023516 | Monarc Sling System | 2002 | 102 |
| K030123 | Bioarc SP Sling Kit | 2003 | 81 |
| K040537 | Ams Apogee Vault Suspension System | 2004 | 70 |
| K053296 | Mentor Aris Suprapubic Surgical Kit | 2005 | 2 |
| K091180 | Minitape Urethral Sling | 2009 | 1 |
| K092203 | Omnisure Urethral Sling, Model OTK52 | 2009 | 0 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 1 year and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 5 months on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K021263 (American Medical Systems, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 109 descendants of its own.
- 12 other devices also cite its predicate K011251.
How does its category compare?
All OTN devicesOTN Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · OTN
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OTN
89in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OTN
1in 2014
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OTN
458in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OTN, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 874 |
| 2013 | 5 | 86 | 0 | 19,084 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 1 | 2,063 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 3,904 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,902 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 676 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 737 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 2,457 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,003 |
| 2021 | 3 | 89 | 0 | 2,606 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 809 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,076 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 822 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 458 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SPARC™ Sling System is intended for the placement of a pubourethral sling for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
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/K020663 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K020663: Modification to Sparc Sling System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K020663
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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