510(k) Report

510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class I · 2013

Albograft Vascular Prosthesis

K103080510(k) TraditionalCleared Jan 19, 201192-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.3450Recalls 17 (17 Class I)

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

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. · MAL Graft, Vascular, Synthetic/Biologic Composite

Cleared on Jan 19, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K954848 (Meadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp., 1996) after a 92-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1989. 1 of the 3 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. It has been recalled 17 times, including 17 Class I recalls.

Decided
Jan 19, 2011
Review
92 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MAL
Recalls
17 (17 Class I)
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to P840029 (1989). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 3 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.

  1. Root · 2 generations backP840029 Microvel (R) with HemashieldMaquet Cardiovascular, LLC · 1989
  2. 1 generation backK954848 Hemashield Microvel Velour Knitted Vascular GraftMeadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp. · 1996 · Recalled
  3. This deviceK103080 Albograft Vascular ProsthesisLeMaitre Vascular, Inc. · 2011
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2P840029Microvel (R) with HemashieldMaquet Cardiovascular, LLC1989—
−1K954848Hemashield Microvel Velour Knitted Vascular GraftMeadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp.19966
0 (this device)K103080Albograft Vascular ProsthesisLeMaitre Vascular, Inc.2011—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K103080, 1989–2011Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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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
*K954848Hemashield Microvel Velour Knitted Vascular Graft
Summary page 1
…Vascular Prosthesis Classification Name: Graft. vascular, svnthetic/biolonic composite Predicate Device: Hemashield Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft (K954848) 1)evice IDescription: Albograft Vascular Prosthesis is a knitted/woven tubular polyester fabric, imp…
Meadox Medicals, Div. Boston Scientific Corp.19966

Also cleared against K954848: 1 other device →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1756-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1762-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1770-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1760-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1765-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1764-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1754-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1757-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1767-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1769-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1766-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1759-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1768-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1755-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1761-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1758-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Jun 17, 2013Class IZ-1763-2013Process controlBlood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 15.0 years on median.
  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K954848.

How does its category compare?

All MAL devices

MAL Graft, Vascular, Synthetic/Biologic Composite: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MAL

1in 2012

2010: 12011: 12012: 1
2007high 1 (2010) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MAL

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

Recalls per year · MAL

1in 2022

2010: 32021: 12022: 1
2007high 3 (2010) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · MAL

27in 2025

2007: 142008: 122009: 52010: 72011: 132012: 142013: 342014: 242015: 292016: 202017: 282018: 152019: 282020: 242021: 342022: 212023: 162024: 102025: 27
2007high 34 (2013) · low 5 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MAL, 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—014
20080—012
20090—05
20101—37
20111—013
20121—014
20130—034
20140—024
20150—029
20160—020
20170—028
20180—015
20190—028
20200—024
20210—134
20220—121
20230—016
20240—010
20250—027
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The AlboGraft Double Velour Knitted or Woven Vascular Prosthesis (peripheral indication) are indicated for use in the replacement or repair of arteries affected with aneurismal or occlusive disease.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K103080: Albograft Vascular Prosthesis.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K103080

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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