# K051415: Endotine Ribbon

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Coapt Systems, Inc.
- Decided: Jun 23, 2005 after 22 days
- Product code: GAM (Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4493
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 6 generations back to K014153 (2002). 7 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 9 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K050247: Contour Necklift Threads, Surgical Specialties Corp (2005) Summary page 2.
- (no number) PDS II Suture: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K060828: Modification to Endotine Ribbon (2006), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The ENDOTINE RibbonTM is indicated for use in elevation and fixation of tissues in the temporal region, midface, lower face/jowl to the deep temporal fascia and the neck to the mastoid fascia during cosmetic procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K051415
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology