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Ats Simulus Semi-Rigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring, Model 800SR

K072655510(k) SpecialCleared Oct 23, 200733-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.3800

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · KRH Ring, Annuloplasty

Cleared on Oct 23, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K905175 (Pioneering Technologies, Inc., 1992) after a 33-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1992. 5 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Oct 23, 2007
Review
33 days
Class
Class II
Product code
KRH
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K905175 (1992). 5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2020: 1 descendant cleared2010: 1 descendant cleared2024: 1 descendant cleared2023: 1 descendant cleared2025: 1 descendant clearedK905175 · Pti Annuloplasty Ring (Sterile) · Pioneering Technologies, Inc. · 19921990200020102020
Descendants, by generation 1 generation forward: 3 descendants2 generations forward: 2 descendants K905175 · Pti Annuloplasty Ring (Sterile) · Pioneering Technologies, Inc. · 19920
  1. Root · 1 generation backK905175 Pti Annuloplasty Ring (Sterile)Pioneering Technologies, Inc. · 1992
  2. This deviceK072655 Ats Simulus Semi-Rigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring, Model 800SRGenesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2007
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK232599 TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2024
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK093903 Ats Tri-AD Semi-Flexible Tricuspid Anuuloplasty, Model 900SFCGenesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2010
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK250859 TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2025
  6. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230679 WellsForm Tricuspid Annuloplasty Band (WF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2023
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK201449 SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Ring, SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty…Medtronic, Inc. · 2020

Most influential descendants

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  • K232599TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K093903Ats Tri-AD Semi-Flexible Tricuspid Anuuloplasty, Model 900SFCGenesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K250859TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K230679WellsForm Tricuspid Annuloplasty Band (WF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K201449SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Ring, SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Band, SimuForm…Medtronic, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K905175Pti Annuloplasty Ring (Sterile)Pioneering Technologies, Inc.1992—
0 (this device)K072655Ats Simulus Semi-Rigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring, Model 800SRGenesee Biomedical, Inc.2007—
+1K232599TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc.2024—
+1K093903Ats Tri-AD Semi-Flexible Tricuspid Anuuloplasty, Model 900SFCGenesee Biomedical, Inc.2010—
+2K250859TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc.2025—
+2K230679WellsForm Tricuspid Annuloplasty Band (WF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc.2023—
+1K201449SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Ring, SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Band…Medtronic, Inc.2020—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201010
202010
202310
202410
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K072655, 1992–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K905175Pti Annuloplasty Ring (Sterile)
Summary page 1
…lar Devices Panel Product Code(s): KRH 4. Equivalent Predicate Device: Genesee Biomedical Inc's. Sculptor® Semi-Rigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring Model 605M (K905 175). Equivalence can be seen in the design, material composition, surgical technique and intended use. 5. Device Description:…
Pioneering Technologies, Inc.1992—

Also cleared against K905175: 4 other devices →

What descends from it? (5)

3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K232599TransForm McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring (TF)Genesee Biomedical, Inc.20241
K093903Ats Tri-AD Semi-Flexible Tricuspid Anuuloplasty, Model 900SFCGenesee Biomedical, Inc.20101
K201449SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Ring, SimuPlus Flexible Annuloplasty Band, SimuForm…Medtronic, Inc.20200

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?

  • Its one ancestor has no recall.
  • Of its descendants, K232599 (Genesee Biomedical, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
  • 4 other devices also cite its predicate K905175.

How does its category compare?

All KRH devices

KRH Ring, Annuloplasty: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · KRH

4in 2025

2007: 42008: 22009: 82010: 22011: 22014: 12016: 12018: 22019: 22020: 22023: 22024: 12025: 42026 (partial year): 2
2007high 8 (2009) · low 0 (2012)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · KRH

98in 2025

2007: 90 days median2009: 68 days median2025: 98 days median
2007high 98 (2025) · low 68 (2009)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · KRH

No recall names KRH since 2007.

Adverse event reports per year · KRH

420in 2025

2007: 2612008: 1,2882009: 9732010: 6302011: 3212012: 902013: 972014: 732015: 1452016: 3472017: 3792018: 3782019: 3492020: 3402021: 4232022: 3722023: 3242024: 4072025: 420
2007high 1,288 (2008) · low 73 (2014)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code KRH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20074900261
20082—01,288
20098680973
20102—0630
20112—0321
20120—090
20130—097
20141—073
20150—0145
20161—0347
20170—0379
20182—0378
20192—0349
20202—0340
20210—0423
20220—0372
20232—0324
20241—0407
20254980420
20262—0—

What is it indicated for?

The ATS SIMULUSTM Semi-Rigid Mitral Annuloplasty Rings Model 800SR are for use in those patients undergoing surgery of diseased or damaged mitral valves in whom the surgeon determines that the valve can be preserved by employing the appropriate surgical repair. The annuloplasty rings provide support for the mitral annulus and restrict expansion of the annulus.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K072655: Ats Simulus Semi-Rigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring, Model 800SR.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072655

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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