510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEmbryoassist
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medicult A/S · MQL Media, Reproductive
Cleared on Feb 8, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K991279 (Medicult A/S, 2000) and 1 other predicate after a 274-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2000. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 8, 2007
- Review
- 274 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K991279 (2000). 2 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK991279 Medi-Cult Universal Ivf-MediumMedicult A/S · 2000
- This deviceK061309 EmbryoassistMedicult A/S · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK080473 Embryoassist and Embryoassist with Phenol RedMedicult A/S · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK120136 EmbryogenOrigio A/S · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK140317 EmbryogenOrigio A/S · 2014
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K991279 | Medi-Cult Universal Ivf-Medium | Medicult A/S | 2000 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K061309 | Embryoassist | Medicult A/S | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K080473 | Embryoassist and Embryoassist with Phenol Red | Medicult A/S | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K120136 | Embryogen | Origio A/S | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K140317 | Embryogen | Origio A/S | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new MQL device
- #1 K251305 Ultra-Fast Vitri; Ultra-Fast Warmscore 14.4 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K991279 | Medi-Cult Universal Ivf-MediumSummary page 1…sistT M Common name: EmbryoAssistT M Classification name: Reproductive media and supplements (21 CFR 884.6180, Product Code MQL) Predicate device: Universal IVF Medium (K991279) and BlastAssist®System (K003156) from MediCult. Description EmbryoAssist Tm is a defined sterile medium, used by assisted repro… | 2000 |
| * | K003156 | Blastassist SystemSummary page 1…T M Classification name: Reproductive media and supplements (21 CFR 884.6180, Product Code MQL) Predicate device: Universal IVF Medium (K991279) and BlastAssist®System (K003156) from MediCult. Description EmbryoAssist Tm is a defined sterile medium, used by assisted reproduction professionals and intende… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K080473 | Embryoassist and Embryoassist with Phenol Red | 2008 | 2 |
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?
How does its category compare?
All MQL devicesMQL Media, Reproductive: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MQL
9in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQL
225in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQL
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQL
3in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQL, 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 | 3 | 212 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 235 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 253 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 142 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 7 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 170 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 10 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 170 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 257 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 316 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 199 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 195 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 9 | 225 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 | 179 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
EmbryoAssist Tm is used for culture of embryos up to the 4-8 cell stage (Day 2 or Day 3 after insemination). The medium can also be used for fertilisation of oocytes.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K061309 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K061309: Embryoassist.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K061309
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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