510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMorce Power Plus and Variocarve Morcellator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nouvag AG · HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)
Cleared on Jun 29, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K993801 (ETHICON, Inc., 2000) and 2 other predicates after a 504-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1997.
- Decided
- Jun 29, 2009
- Review
- 504 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HET
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K960640 (1997). 3 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK960640 S*E*M*M* Set for Moto Drive Wisap #7689 SSM (Modification)Wisap Gesellschaft Fur Wissenschaftl. App. Bau Mbh · 1997
- This deviceK080365 Morce Power Plus and Variocarve MorcellatorNouvag AG · 2009
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K960640 | S*E*M*M* Set for Moto Drive Wisap #7689 SSM (Modification) | Wisap Gesellschaft Fur Wissenschaftl. App. Bau Mbh | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K080365 | Morce Power Plus and Variocarve Morcellator | Nouvag AG | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 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 HET device
- #1 K250939 SIRIUS Endoscope System (PR-SI-1230)score 12.9 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K993801 | Gynecare Laparoscopic MorcellatorSummary page 1…cation of the predicate device or legally marketed device or devices to which substantial equivalence is beingclaimed: ETHICON, Inc. GYNECARE X-TRACT Tissue Morcellator K993801, Cleared on 02/07/2000 WISAP Gesellschaft far wissenschaftl. App.bau S*E*E*M SET K960640, cleared on 02/14/1997 WISAP Gesellsch… | 2000 |
| * | K960640 | S*E*M*M* Set for Moto Drive Wisap #7689 SSM (Modification)Summary page 1…equivalence is beingclaimed: ETHICON, Inc. GYNECARE X-TRACT Tissue Morcellator K993801, Cleared on 02/07/2000 WISAP Gesellschaft far wissenschaftl. App.bau S*E*E*M SET K960640, cleared on 02/14/1997 WISAP Gesellschaft ffir wissenschaftl. App.bau POWER-DRIVE,WISAP Model 7688PD/7688PD1 K982515, cleared on… | 1997 |
| * | K982515 | Power-Drive, Wisap Model #7688PD/7688PD1Summary page 1…Gesellschaft far wissenschaftl. App.bau S*E*E*M SET K960640, cleared on 02/14/1997 WISAP Gesellschaft ffir wissenschaftl. App.bau POWER-DRIVE,WISAP Model 7688PD/7688PD1 K982515, cleared on 01/19/1999 NOUVAG AG K0… | 1999 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K993801.
How does its category compare?
All HET devicesHET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HET
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HET
269in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HET
4in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HET
4,513in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HET, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 181 |
| 2008 | 3 | 176 | 4 | 359 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 1 | 403 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 214 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 417 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,118 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,035 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 175 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 1 | 124 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 205 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 89 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 53 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 44 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 49 |
| 2021 | 4 | 269 | 0 | 132 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 216 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 4 | 824 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 3,496 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,513 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Morce Power Plus morcellator is intended for use in operative laparoscopy, including laparoscopic general surgical procedures and laparoscopic gynecological procedures to morcellate and remove tissue.
The VarioCarve morcellator is intended for morcellating and extracting tissue (e.g. removing myomata or the uterus) during laparoscopic procedures in general surgery and gynecology.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K080365 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K080365: Morce Power Plus and Variocarve Morcellator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K080365
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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