510(k) · Decided
DecidedMedtronic Ave Bridge Polaris Biliary Stent System (Polaris)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Ave, Inc. · FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Cleared on Jul 19, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K011080 (Medtronic Ave, Inc., 2001) and 1 other predicate after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2001. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 19, 2002
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FGE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K011080 (2001). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK011080 Bridge SE Self-Expanding Stent Delivery SystemMedtronic Ave, Inc. · 2001
- 1 generation backK014205 Modification to Bridge Self-Expanding Biliary Stent Delivery System…Medtronic Ave, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK022026 Medtronic Ave Bridge Polaris Biliary Stent System (Polaris)Medtronic Ave, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK030839 Medtronic Ave Bridge Aurora Biliary Stent System (Aurora)Medtronic Ave, Inc. · 2003
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K030839Medtronic Ave Bridge Aurora Biliary Stent System (Aurora)Medtronic Ave, Inc. · 2003 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K011080 | Bridge SE Self-Expanding Stent Delivery System | Medtronic Ave, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K014205 | Modification to Bridge Self-Expanding Biliary Stent Delivery System (Bridge SE) | Medtronic Ave, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K022026 | Medtronic Ave Bridge Polaris Biliary Stent System (Polaris) | Medtronic Ave, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K030839 | Medtronic Ave Bridge Aurora Biliary Stent System (Aurora) | Medtronic Ave, Inc. | 2003 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new FGE device
- #1 K240464 WallFlex Biliary RX Stent System; Epic Biliary…score 14.5 · 13 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K011080 | Bridge SE Self-Expanding Stent Delivery System | 2001 |
| * | K014205 | Modification to Bridge Self-Expanding Biliary Stent Delivery System (Bridge SE)Summary page 1…fication: Class I1 Classification Classification Panel: 78FGE Regulation Number: 21 C.F.R. 5876.5010 Predicate Device Bridge SE (KO1 1080, K014205) Performance Performance standards have not been established by the FDA under section Standards 5 14 of the Federa… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K030839 | Medtronic Ave Bridge Aurora Biliary Stent System (Aurora) | 2003 | 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 6 months on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K030839 (Medtronic Ave, Inc., 2003) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K011080.
How does its category compare?
All FGE devicesFGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FGE
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FGE
257in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FGE
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FGE
1,923in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FGE, 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 | 4 | 316 | 54 | 1,006 |
| 2008 | 11 | 214 | 93 | 1,465 |
| 2009 | 7 | 160 | 18 | 1,655 |
| 2010 | 9 | 81 | 32 | 1,434 |
| 2011 | 9 | 114 | 2 | 1,321 |
| 2012 | 8 | 96 | 4 | 1,183 |
| 2013 | 5 | 161 | 3 | 1,060 |
| 2014 | 8 | 156 | 0 | 1,270 |
| 2015 | 8 | 79 | 0 | 1,543 |
| 2016 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 1,453 |
| 2017 | 9 | 59 | 1 | 1,515 |
| 2018 | 7 | 215 | 43 | 1,681 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 13 | 1,896 |
| 2020 | 4 | 121 | 1 | 2,182 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 27 | 2,297 |
| 2022 | 6 | 101 | 21 | 1,749 |
| 2023 | 6 | 199 | 19 | 1,615 |
| 2024 | 6 | 188 | 1 | 1,948 |
| 2025 | 7 | 257 | 0 | 1,923 |
| 2026 | 8 | 153 | 11 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Aurora is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K022026 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K022026: Medtronic Ave Bridge Polaris Biliary Stent System (Polaris).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K022026
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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