510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGS-128 Gradient Compression System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medmark Technologies, LLC · JOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible
Cleared on Mar 22, 2005 after a 15-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 23 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 22, 2005
- Review
- 15 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
23 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK050584 GS-128 Gradient Compression SystemMedmark Technologies, LLC · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK100446 Circuflow 5100 Sequential Compression DeviceDevon Medical, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 21 of its ownK101523 Circuflow 5200 Sequential Compression DeviceDevon Medical, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 12 of its ownK123647 Circuflow 5208 Sequential Compression DeviceDevon Medical, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK123959 Circuflow 5150Devon Medical, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK143185 entré Model PD08-UTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2015
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 23 · See all- K100446Circuflow 5100 Sequential Compression DeviceDevon Medical, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly22descendants
- K101523Circuflow 5200 Sequential Compression DeviceDevon Medical, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly21descendants
- K123647Circuflow 5208 Sequential Compression DeviceDevon Medical, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on12descendants
- K123959Circuflow 5150Devon Medical, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on6descendants
- K143185entré Model PD08-UTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2015 · 3 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K050584 | GS-128 Gradient Compression System | Medmark Technologies, LLC | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K100446 | Circuflow 5100 Sequential Compression Device | Devon Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K101523 | Circuflow 5200 Sequential Compression Device | Devon Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K123647 | Circuflow 5208 Sequential Compression Device | Devon Medical, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K123959 | Circuflow 5150 | Devon Medical, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +3 | K143185 | entré Model PD08-U | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (23)
See all 232 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K100446 (Devon Medical, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 22 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JOW devicesJOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JOW
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOW
168in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOW
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOW
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOW, 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 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 112 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 45 |
| 2010 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 63 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 169 |
| 2014 | 16 | 91 | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 137 |
| 2016 | 9 | 121 | 0 | 150 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 11 | 136 | 0 | 114 |
| 2019 | 11 | 88 | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 | 14 | 158 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 57 |
| 2024 | 8 | 197 | 0 | 30 |
| 2025 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The GS-128 Gradient Compression System is a sequential gradient compression pneumatic device used for the treatment and management of venous or lymphatic disorder of the limbs.
Common Indications
Peripheral edema
Lymphedema (Postmatectomy, congenital)
Venous Stasis Ulcers
Venous Insufficiency
Stump reduction
Hand edema
The Intended Clinical Settings are as follows:
In-Home Patient Therapy
Physical Therapy Clinics/Physician's Office
* Hospital Patient Recovery Room Environments
* Hospital Physical Therapy Environments
The Intended Patient Population are patients who are diagnosed with the above listed indications.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050584 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050584: GS-128 Gradient Compression System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050584
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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