# K033262: Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (Mars)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Gambro Renal Products
- Decided: May 27, 2005 after 596 days
- Product code: FLD (Apparatus, Hemoperfusion, Sorbent)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.5870
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K113313: Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating (Mars) (2012), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MARS® is indicated for the treatment of drug overdose and poisonings. The only requirement is that the drug or chemical be dialyzable (in unbound form) and bound by charcoal and/or ion exchange resins.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K033262
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology
