510(k) · Cleared
ClearedExair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair Systems
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Coloplast A/S · OTP Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Transvaginally Placed
Cleared on May 8, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K053414 (Mentor Corp., 2005) and 1 other predicate after a 164-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1993. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 8, 2009
- Review
- 164 days
- Class
- Class III
- Product code
- OTP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K931386 (1993). 26 ancestors in all, the oldest K922916 (1992). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK931386 Hemashield Microvel/Woven Double Velour FabricMeadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. · 1993
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK040521 Modification to Ams Large Pore Polypropylene MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK040623 Ams Perigee SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK071512 Gynecare Prolift +M* Pelvic Floor Repair SystemsETHICON, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK083499 Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair SystemsColoplast A/S · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK112386 Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair SystemColoplast Corp. · 2011
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- Root · 10 generations backK931386 Hemashield Microvel/Woven Double Velour FabricMeadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. · 1993
- 9 generations backK963611 Vascutek Cardiovascular Fabric: Vascutek Gelseal Patch,Vascutek…Vascutek, Ltd. · 1996 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK972651 IN-SlingInfluence, Inc. · 1997
- 7 generations backK980482 Triangle SlingInfluence, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK002721 Ams Triangle Silicone-Coated Sling and Surgical MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2000
- 5 generations backK010931 Ams Sacral Colpopexy Sling, Model 72403501American Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 4 generations backK033636 Ams Large Pore Polypropylene MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK040521 Modification to Ams Large Pore Polypropylene MeshAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK040623 Ams Perigee SystemAmerican Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK071512 Gynecare Prolift +M* Pelvic Floor Repair SystemsETHICON, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK083499 Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair SystemsColoplast A/S · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K112386Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair SystemColoplast Corp. · 2011 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K931386 | Hemashield Microvel/Woven Double Velour Fabric | Meadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. | 1993 | — |
| −9 | K963611 | Vascutek Cardiovascular Fabric: Vascutek Gelseal Patch,Vascutek Gelsoft… | Vascutek, Ltd. | 1996 | 1 |
| −8 | K972651 | IN-Sling | Influence, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K980482 | Triangle Sling | Influence, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K002721 | Ams Triangle Silicone-Coated Sling and Surgical Mesh | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K010931 | Ams Sacral Colpopexy Sling, Model 72403501 | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K033636 | Ams Large Pore Polypropylene Mesh | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K040521 | Modification to Ams Large Pore Polypropylene Mesh | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K040623 | Ams Perigee System | American Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K071512 | Gynecare Prolift +M* Pelvic Floor Repair Systems | ETHICON, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K083499 | Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair Systems | Coloplast A/S | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K112386 | Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair System | Coloplast Corp. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 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 OTP? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K053414 | Mentor Novasilk MeshSummary page 1…substantially equivalent in performance, indications, design and materials to Coloplast’s (formerly Mentor) NovaSilk Mesh, cleared under premarket notification number K053414 on 27 December 2005, and Ethicon Inc. Gynecare Prolift Total Pelvic Floor Repair System, cleared under Premarket _notification n… | 2005 |
| * | K071512 | Gynecare Prolift +M* Pelvic Floor Repair SystemsSummary page 1…market notification number K053414 on 27 December 2005, and Ethicon Inc. Gynecare Prolift Total Pelvic Floor Repair System, cleared under Premarket _notification number K071512 on 15 May 2008. ' Device Description: The Exair Anterior Prolapse Repair System is made of NovaSilk mesh precut into a shape wi… | 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K112386 | Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair System | 2011 | 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 16 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 3 of the 26 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K112386 (Coloplast Corp., 2011) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K053414.
How does its category compare?
All OTP devicesOTP Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Transvaginally Placed: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OTP
2in 2012
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OTP
71in 2011
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OTP
No recall names OTP since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · OTP
26in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OTP, 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 | 4 | 90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 32 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 494 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 7,150 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 778 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 684 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 415 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 273 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 392 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 368 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 175 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 647 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 114 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Coloplast Exair Anterior and Posterior prolapse repair systems are indicated for tissue reinforcement and long-lasting stabilization of fascial structures of the pelvic floor in vaginal wall prolapse where surgical treatment is intended, either as mechanical support or bridging material for the fascial defect.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K083499 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K083499: Exair Anterior and Posterior Prolapse Repair Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K083499
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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