510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVitrification Kit & Vitrification Warming Kit
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sage In-Vitro Fertilization, Inc. · MQL Media, Reproductive
Cleared on Oct 10, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K060168 (Irvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc., 2006) and 2 other predicates after a 301-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2000. 19 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 10, 2008
- Review
- 301 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K000309 (2000). 4 ancestors in all. 19 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK000309 Blastocyst Freeze Medium, Blastocyst Thaw MediumIrvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. · 2000
- 1 generation backK032154 G-Freezekit BlastVitrolife AB · 2004
- This deviceK073522 Vitrification Kit & Vitrification Warming KitSage In-Vitro Fertilization, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 17 of its ownK093273 Vit Kit - Freeze and ThawIrvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 14 of its ownK160006 Vit Kit-Freeze Oocytes, Embryos and PN zygotes Vitrification Freeze…Irvine Scientific · 2016 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 7 of its ownK171748 Vitrification Kit and Thawing KitKitazato Corporation · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK190152 Vit Kit- Freeze NX and Vit Kit- Warm NXFujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 1 of its ownK251305 Ultra-Fast Vitri; Ultra-Fast WarmKitazato Corporation · 2025
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 19 · See all- K093273Vit Kit - Freeze and ThawIrvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly17descendants
- K160006Vit Kit-Freeze Oocytes, Embryos and PN zygotes Vitrification Freeze Kit, Vit Kit-Thaw…Irvine Scientific · 2016 · 2 generations on14descendants
- K171748Vitrification Kit and Thawing KitKitazato Corporation · 2017 · 3 generations on7descendants
- K190152Vit Kit- Freeze NX and Vit Kit- Warm NXFujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc. · 2019 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K251305Ultra-Fast Vitri; Ultra-Fast WarmKitazato Corporation · 2025 · 4 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K000309 | Blastocyst Freeze Medium, Blastocyst Thaw Medium | Irvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −1 | K032154 | G-Freezekit Blast | Vitrolife AB | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073522 | Vitrification Kit & Vitrification Warming Kit | Sage In-Vitro Fertilization, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K093273 | Vit Kit - Freeze and Thaw | Irvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K160006 | Vit Kit-Freeze Oocytes, Embryos and PN zygotes Vitrification Freeze Kit, Vit… | Irvine Scientific | 2016 | 2 |
| +3 | K171748 | Vitrification Kit and Thawing Kit | Kitazato Corporation | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K190152 | Vit Kit- Freeze NX and Vit Kit- Warm NX | Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K251305 | Ultra-Fast Vitri; Ultra-Fast Warm | Kitazato Corporation | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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 MQL? 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 MQL device
- #1 K251305 Ultra-Fast Vitri; Ultra-Fast Warmscore 14.4 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 2…e claiming equivalence [807.92(a)(3)]: Device Ref# Decided Vit Kit - Freeze and Vit Kit - Thaw K060168 04/24/2006 G-FreezeKit Blast K032154 05/07/2004 G-ThawKit Blast… | 2006 |
| * | K032154 | G-Freezekit BlastSummary page 2…Ref# Decided Vit Kit - Freeze and Vit Kit - Thaw K060168 04/24/2006 G-FreezeKit Blast K032154 05/07/2004 G-ThawKit Blast K032155 05/07/2004 Description of the devices:… | 2004 |
| * | K032155 | G-Thawkit BlastSummary page 2…K060168 04/24/2006 G-FreezeKit Blast K032154 05/07/2004 G-ThawKit Blast K032155 05/07/2004 Description of the devices: There are five (5) solutions that comprise the two kits, Vitrification Kit… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (19)
See all 192 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 8 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.4 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K093273 (Irvine Scientific Sales Co., Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 17 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K060168.
How does its category compare?
All MQL devicesMQL Media, Reproductive: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, 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?
Vitrification Kit: These products are intended for ultra-rapid freezing and containment of human blastocysts for Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T.) procedures. This kit is designed for use with Sage IVF's Vitrification Warming Kit (Ref # ART-8030) for optimal recovery of specimens.
Vitrification Warming Kit: These products are intended for the recovery of human blastocysts that have undergone ultra-rapid freezing and containment using Sage IVF's Vitrification Kit (Ref # ART-8025) for Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T.) procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073522 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K073522: Vitrification Kit & Vitrification Warming Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073522
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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