510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVitrifreeze Medium; Vitrithaw Medium
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fertipro NV · MQL Media, Reproductive
Cleared on Aug 16, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K060168 (Irvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc., 2006) after a 212-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2006. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Aug 16, 2007
- Review
- 212 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K060168 (2006). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK060168 Vitrification Freeze Kit, Vitrification Thaw KitIrvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK070135 Vitrifreeze Medium; Vitrithaw MediumFertipro NV · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK092107 Vitriblast, Thermoblast, Model VB-010, TB-010Nidacon International AB · 2010
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K092107Vitriblast, Thermoblast, Model VB-010, TB-010Nidacon International AB · 2010 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K060168 | Vitrification Freeze Kit, Vitrification Thaw Kit | Irvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070135 | Vitrifreeze Medium; Vitrithaw Medium | Fertipro NV | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K092107 | Vitriblast, Thermoblast, Model VB-010, TB-010 | Nidacon International AB | 2010 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 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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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060168 | Vitrification Freeze Kit, Vitrification Thaw KitSummary page 1…re claiming equivalence [807.92(aX(3)]: Dje~vice Ref# Applicant Decie VITRIFICATION FREEZE KIT, K060168 Irvine Scientific 04/420 VITRIFICATION THAW KIT Sales REGULATORY SPECIALISTS,… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K092107 | Vitriblast, Thermoblast, Model VB-010, TB-010 | 2010 | 0 |
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?
VitriFreeze Media are intended for ultra-rapid freezing of human blastocysts for Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T.) procedures.
VitriThaw media are intended for the recovery of human blastocysts that have undergone ultra-rapid freezing for Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T.) procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070135 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070135: Vitrifreeze Medium; Vitrithaw Medium.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070135
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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