# K050247: Contour Necklift Threads

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Surgical Specialties Corp
- Decided: Mar 4, 2005 after 30 days
- Product code: GAW (Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5010
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 5 generations back to K014153 (2002). 6 ancestors in all.
3 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 10 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K041593: Featherlift Extended Length Aptos Thread, Surgical Specialties Corp (2004) Summary page 1.
- K042856: Contour Forehead/Browlift Thread, Surgical Specialties Corp (2004) Summary page 1.
- (no number) Prolene Sutures: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K051415: Endotine Ribbon (2005), 1 descendant of its own
- K060828: Modification to Endotine Ribbon (2006), 0 descendants of its own
- K052962: Optimized Barb Design (2005), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Contour Necklift ThreadsTM are indicated for use in Necklift surgery. The Contour Necklift Threads are specifically indicated for use to fixate and elevate the subdermis to the deep fascia of the retromastoid area.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K050247
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology