510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVirtuosaph
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Jul 29, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K981700 (Origin Medsystems, Inc., 1998) after a 46-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1997. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 29, 2003
- Review
- 46 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K964171 (1997). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK964171 Vasoview Balloon Dissection SystemOrigin Medsystems, Inc. · 1997
- 1 generation backK981700 Vasoview Dissection/Vessel Harvesting SystemOrigin Medsystems, Inc. · 1998
- This deviceK031891 VirtuosaphTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK083194 Virtuosaph (TM) Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Disposable System, Model…Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK092789 Virtuosaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK140008 Virtuosaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK160206 VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K083194Virtuosaph (TM) Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Disposable System, Model MCVS550Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · 2009 · cites it directly3descendants
- K092789Virtuosaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. · 2010 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K140008Virtuosaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · 2014 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K160206VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemTerumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · 2016 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K964171 | Vasoview Balloon Dissection System | Origin Medsystems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −1 | K981700 | Vasoview Dissection/Vessel Harvesting System | Origin Medsystems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K031891 | Virtuosaph | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K083194 | Virtuosaph (TM) Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Disposable System, Model MCVS550 | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. | 2009 | 1 |
| +2 | K092789 | Virtuosaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. | 2010 | 2 |
| +3 | K140008 | Virtuosaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation | 2014 | 1 |
| +4 | K160206 | VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation | 2016 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 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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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; numbers the summary cites that cannot be its predicate are marked – and kept off the family tree.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K981700 | Vasoview Dissection/Vessel Harvesting SystemSummary page 1…79, General and Plastic Surgery Product Code: G El Predicate Device: Vaso-ViewM Dissection / Vessel Harvesting System #1(981700 Olympus EndDscopic System for Vessel Harvesting 1 (endosc… | 1998 |
| Kept off the family tree | K963184 | FDA’s K963184 is Olympus Subcutaneous Endoscopy System Not matched in our reading of the summary (scans can blur digits), so it is kept off the family tree | 1996 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K083194 | Virtuosaph (TM) Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Disposable System, Model MCVS550 | 2009 | 3 |
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 6 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.2 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K083194 (Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., 2009) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K981700.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GCJ
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GCJ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GCJ
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GCJ
5,860in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GCJ, 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 | 18 | 42 | 12 | 1,639 |
| 2008 | 19 | 73 | 16 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 21 | 85 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 2010 | 24 | 122 | 30 | 2,657 |
| 2011 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 88 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 2013 | 15 | 93 | 7 (1) | 1,565 |
| 2014 | 19 | 90 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | 27 | 99 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 | 1 | 3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 2,562 |
| 2019 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 28 | 61 | 0 | 2,618 |
| 2021 | 18 | 116 | 0 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 31 | 109 | 1 | 6,002 |
| 2024 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 6,047 |
| 2025 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 5,860 |
| 2026 | 26 | 122 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The TCVS ViRuoSaphTM Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Disposable System has application!; in minimally invasive SUQEI-Y allowing access for endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting (commonly known as EVH) including tissue dissection and vessel harvesting along the saphenous vein for us8 in coronary artery bypass grafting.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K031891 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K031891: Virtuosaph.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K031891
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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