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Contour Embolization Particles, Models M0017600121, M0017600221, M0017600321

K100663510(k) TraditionalCleared Apr 16, 201039-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.3300

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

Boston Scientific Corporation · NAJ Agents, Embolic, For Treatment Of Uterine Fibroids

Cleared on Apr 16, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K030966 (Boston Scientific Corp, 2003) after a 39-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1996. 2 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Apr 16, 2010
Review
39 days
Class
Class II
Product code
NAJ
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K961923 (1996). 8 ancestors in all, the oldest K871047 (1987). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

  1. Root · 5 generations backK961923 Berenstein CoilTarget Therapeutics · 1996
  2. 4 generations backK964112 Berenstein CoilTarget Therapeutics · 1997
  3. 3 generations backK991549 Embosphere MicrospheresBiosphere Medical · 2000
  4. 2 generations backK021397 Embosphere Microspheres and Embogold Microspheres for Use in Uterine…Biosphere Medical, Inc. · 2002
  5. 1 generation backK030966 Contour Emboli Pva and Fastracker-325 Infusion CatheterBoston Scientific Corp · 2003 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK100663 Contour Embolization Particles, Models M0017600121, M0017600221…Boston Scientific Corporation · 2010
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK130259 Bearing Nspva Embolization ParticlesMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2013
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK233813 Bearing nsPVA Express™Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2023

Most influential descendants

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  • K130259Bearing Nspva Embolization ParticlesMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K233813Bearing nsPVA Express™Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K961923Berenstein CoilTarget Therapeutics1996—
−4K964112Berenstein CoilTarget Therapeutics1997—
−3K991549Embosphere MicrospheresBiosphere Medical2000—
−2K021397Embosphere Microspheres and Embogold Microspheres for Use in Uterine Fibroid…Biosphere Medical, Inc.2002—
−1K030966Contour Emboli Pva and Fastracker-325 Infusion CatheterBoston Scientific Corp20031
0 (this device)K100663Contour Embolization Particles, Models M0017600121, M0017600221, M0017600321Boston Scientific Corporation2010—
+1K130259Bearing Nspva Embolization ParticlesMerit Medical Systems, Inc.2013—
+2K233813Bearing nsPVA Express™Merit Medical Systems, Inc.2023—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198710
199410
200110

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201310
202310
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K100663, 1996–2023Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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  1. #1 K233813 Bearing nsPVA Express™score 8.3 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
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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
*K030966Contour Emboli Pva and Fastracker-325 Infusion Catheter
Summary page 1
…Contour Embolization Particles Product Code NAJ Classification of Class II, 21 CFR Part 870.3300 Device Predicate Device CotuTm K030966 September 23, 2003 Embolization Particles Device Contour Embolization Particles are ar…
Boston Scientific Corp20031

Also cleared against K030966: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (2)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K130259Bearing Nspva Embolization ParticlesMerit Medical Systems, Inc.20131

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 14 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.6 years on median.
  • 1 of the 8 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K130259 (Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 2013) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K030966.

How does its category compare?

All NAJ devices

NAJ Agents, Embolic, For Treatment Of Uterine Fibroids: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · NAJ

1in 2023

2008: 12010: 12013: 12014: 12018: 12023: 1
2007high 1 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · NAJ

Too few NAJ 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.

Recalls per year · NAJ

1in 2009

2009: 1
2007high 1 (2009) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · NAJ

3in 2025

2007: 462008: 232009: 112010: 242011: 162012: 212013: 92014: 152015: 162016: 142017: 112018: 72019: 42020: 12021: 42022: 202023: 32024: 12025: 3
2007high 46 (2007) · low 1 (2020)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code NAJ, 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
20070—046
20081—023
20090—111
20101—024
20110—016
20120—021
20131—09
20141—015
20150—016
20160—014
20170—011
20181—07
20190—04
20200—01
20210—04
20220—020
20231—03
20240—01
20250—03
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The Contour Embolization' Particles are used for the embolization of peripheral hypervascular tumors, including lciomyoma uteri and peripheral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Do not use patticles smaller than 355 microns for the treatment of leiomyoma uteri.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K100663: Contour Embolization Particles, Models M0017600121, M0017600221, M0017600321.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K100663

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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