510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTopas System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
American Medical Systems, Inc. · FTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric
Cleared on May 9, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K051485 (American Medical Systems, Inc., 2005) after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1993. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 9, 2007
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FTL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K931386 (1993). 39 ancestors in all, the oldest K830889 (1983). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK931386 Hemashield Microvel/Woven Double Velour FabricMeadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. · 1993
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK040623 Ams Perigee SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK050445 Ams Collagen Dermal MatrixAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK051485 Ams Pelvic Floor Repair SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK070993 Topas SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK090934 PFR Sling System, Part of the Ams Pelvic Floor Repair SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2009
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK931386 Hemashield Microvel/Woven Double Velour FabricMeadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. · 1993
- 10 generations backK963611 Vascutek Cardiovascular Fabric: Vascutek Gelseal Patch,Vascutek…Vascutek, Ltd. · 1996 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK972651 IN-SlingInfluence, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK980482 Triangle SlingInfluence, Inc. · 1998
- 7 generations backK002721 Ams Triangle Silicone-Coated Sling and Surgical MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2000
- 6 generations backK010931 Ams Sacral Colpopexy Sling, Model 72403501American Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 5 generations backK033636 Ams Large Pore Polypropylene MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK040521 Modification to Ams Large Pore Polypropylene MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK040623 Ams Perigee SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK050445 Ams Collagen Dermal MatrixAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK051485 Ams Pelvic Floor Repair SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK070993 Topas SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2007
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K090934PFR Sling System, Part of the Ams Pelvic Floor Repair SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K931386 | Hemashield Microvel/Woven Double Velour Fabric | Meadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −10 | K963611 | Vascutek Cardiovascular Fabric: Vascutek Gelseal Patch,Vascutek Gelsoft… | Vascutek, Ltd. | 1996 | 1 |
| −9 | K972651 | IN-Sling | Influence, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K980482 | Triangle Sling | Influence, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K002721 | Ams Triangle Silicone-Coated Sling and Surgical Mesh | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −6 | K010931 | Ams Sacral Colpopexy Sling, Model 72403501 | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −5 | K033636 | Ams Large Pore Polypropylene Mesh | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K040521 | Modification to Ams Large Pore Polypropylene Mesh | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K040623 | Ams Perigee System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K050445 | Ams Collagen Dermal Matrix | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −1 | K051485 | Ams Pelvic Floor Repair System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070993 | Topas System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K090934 | PFR Sling System, Part of the Ams Pelvic Floor Repair System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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.
Planning a device in FTL? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new FTL device
- #1 K220091 Poly-Tape/Infinity-Lock Soft Tissue…score 16.8 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K051485 | Ams Pelvic Floor Repair System | 2005 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K090934 | PFR Sling System, Part of the Ams Pelvic Floor Repair System | 2009 | 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?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 4 of the 39 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K090934 (American Medical Systems, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K051485.
How does its category compare?
All FTL devicesFTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FTL
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FTL
30in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FTL
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FTL
3,487in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FTL, 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 | 20 | 92 | 2 | 1,737 |
| 2008 | 23 | 114 | 1 | 1,569 |
| 2009 | 15 | 97 | 1 | 1,906 |
| 2010 | 18 | 132 | 12 | 2,175 |
| 2011 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 3,608 |
| 2012 | 12 | 213 | 2 | 14,700 |
| 2013 | 8 | 90 | 1 | 26,519 |
| 2014 | 11 | 70 | 3 | 2,683 |
| 2015 | 12 | 121 | 0 | 2,526 |
| 2016 | 3 | 186 | 0 | 2,417 |
| 2017 | 6 | 132 | 1 | 3,947 |
| 2018 | 12 | 105 | 1 | 11,893 |
| 2019 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 21,724 |
| 2020 | 5 | 138 | 1 | 18,819 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 16,284 |
| 2022 | 6 | 195 | 0 | 11,439 |
| 2023 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 8,025 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 8,565 |
| 2025 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 3,487 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
AMS Pelvic Floor Repair System is intended for use where the connective tissue has ruptured or for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological and gastroenterological anatomy. This includes but is not limited to the following procedures: pubourethral support, including urethral slings for the treatment of incontinence, vaginal wall prolapse repairs including anterior and posterior wall repairs, vaginal suspension, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and tissue repair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070993 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070993: Topas System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070993
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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