# K111930: Ackermann Europclip

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ackermann Instrumente GmbH
- Decided: Nov 8, 2011 after 124 days
- Product code: FZP (Clip, Implantable)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K982313 (1998). 5 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K053255: Nexus Ligating Clip, Microsurgical Laboratories,Inc.Dba Wexler Surgical (2006) Summary page 1.
- K052018: Miltex Ligating Clip, Miltex, Inc. (2005) Summary page 1.
- K100090: Implantable Clip, Genicon (2010) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The Europolip® is indicated for use in surgical procedures on vessels or other tubular structures where a metal ligating clip is required. The device is intended to occlude the tubular structure by compression.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K111930
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology