510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEmbryoscope and Embryoslide
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Unisense Fertilitech A/S · MQG Accessory, Assisted Reproduction
Cleared on Jan 11, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K983642 (Cook Ob/Gyn, 1999) and 1 other predicate after a 539-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2004. 11 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 11, 2011
- Review
- 539 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K040717 (2004). 3 ancestors in all, the oldest K983642 (1999). 11 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK040717 Nunc Ivf Multidish 4 Wells NunclonNunc A/S · 2004
- 1 generation backK070047 Nunc Ivf Dishes and Nunc Ivf 4-Well DishNunc A/S · 2007
- This deviceK092183 Embryoscope and EmbryoslideUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK111715 EmbryoscopeUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK113075 Embryo Viewer SoftwareUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK150961 EmbryoSlide Culture DishVitrolife A/S · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK133712 Embryoviewer SoftwareUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK173264 EmbryoScope+Vitrolife A/S · 2018
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 11 · See all- K111715EmbryoscopeUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2011 · cites it directly9descendants
- K113075Embryo Viewer SoftwareUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2011 · cites it directly8descendants
- K150961EmbryoSlide Culture DishVitrolife A/S · 2015 · cites it directly4descendants
- K133712Embryoviewer SoftwareUnisense Fertilitech A/S · 2014 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K173264EmbryoScope+Vitrolife A/S · 2018 · 2 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K040717 | Nunc Ivf Multidish 4 Wells Nunclon | Nunc A/S | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K070047 | Nunc Ivf Dishes and Nunc Ivf 4-Well Dish | Nunc A/S | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K092183 | Embryoscope and Embryoslide | Unisense Fertilitech A/S | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K111715 | Embryoscope | Unisense Fertilitech A/S | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K113075 | Embryo Viewer Software | Unisense Fertilitech A/S | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K150961 | EmbryoSlide Culture Dish | Vitrolife A/S | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K133712 | Embryoviewer Software | Unisense Fertilitech A/S | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K173264 | EmbryoScope+ | Vitrolife A/S | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 MQG? 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 MQG device
- #1 K261083 Wallace® Aspiration Pump (WAPV1); Wallace®…score 12.2 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K983642 | Cook Mini-IncubatorSummary page 2…eating which is considered as an important parameter according to intended use. Table 1: Comparison of EmbryoScoper m - (Version D) to COOK Mini-Incubator - K983642 EmbryiScope" 1 COOK Mini-Incubator… | 1999 |
| * | K070047 | Nunc Ivf Dishes and Nunc Ivf 4-Well DishSummary page 3…l Dish. EmbryoSlide M Nune IVE 4-Well Dish K070047 Indicationfor use Preparing, storing, and In vitro fertilization transf… | 2007 |
| † | K991216 | Hoffman Ivf-1 | 1999 |
| † | K991408 | Forma Scientific Universal Water-Jacketed Incubator | 1999 |
What descends from it? (11)
See all 114 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 7 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.7 years on median.
- 1 of the 3 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K111715 (Unisense Fertilitech A/S, 2011) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K983642.
How does its category compare?
All MQG devicesMQG Accessory, Assisted Reproduction: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MQG
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQG
135in 2018
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQG
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQG
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQG, 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 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 236 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
To provide an environment with controlled temperature, CO2 (and other gases) for the development of embryos. This model has an integrated inverted microscope and imaging system for embryo viewing. Device use is limited to three days (72 hr) covering the time from post-fertilization to day 3 of development.
Preparing, storing, and transferring human embryos. To be used only with the EmbryoScope device.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K092183 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K092183: Embryoscope and Embryoslide.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K092183
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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