510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBarricade Embolization Coil System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Blockade Medical · HCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization
Cleared on Mar 28, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K103355 (Boston Scientific Corp, 2011) and 3 other predicates after a 148-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995. 15 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 28, 2013
- Review
- 148 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HCG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K951256 (1995). 58 ancestors in all, the oldest K860840 (1986). 15 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 16 generations backK951256 Detachable Platinum Coil (Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC)Target Therapeutics · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK112226 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK113457 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK120908 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK123338 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 14 of its ownK131475 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 13 of its ownK132482 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 12 of its ownK140104 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK142513 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK151760 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2015
Show all 16 generations
- Root · 16 generations backK951256 Detachable Platinum Coil (Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC)Target Therapeutics · 1995
- 15 generations backK960705 Guglielmi Detachable CoilTarget Therapeutics · 1996
- 14 generations backK962503 Guglielmi Detachable CoilTarget Therapeutics · 1996
- 13 generations backK971395 Guglielmi Detachable Coil (GDC), Fibered Platinum Coil, .035 Type…Target Therapeutics · 1997
- 12 generations backK991139 Guglielmi Detachable (GDC)Boston Scientific, Target · 1999
- 11 generations backK012145 Microplex Coil SystemMicroVention, Inc. · 2001
- 10 generations backK020434 Microplex Coil System (MCS)MicroVention, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK032590 Microplex Coil System (MCS), Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK033836 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK041551 Modification to: Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK050954 Microplex Coil System (MCS) and Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK070656 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK080666 Hydrosoft and Hydrosoft Plus Embolization Coil SystemsMicroVention, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK112226 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK113457 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK120908 Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)MicroVention, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK123338 Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2013
Showing 5 of 15 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 15 · See all- K131475Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2013 · cites it directly14descendants
- K132482Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2013 · cites it directly13descendants
- K140104Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2014 · cites it directly12descendants
- K142513Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2014 · cites it directly11descendants
- K151760Barricade Embolization Coil SystemBlockade Medical · 2015 · cites it directly10descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K951256 | Detachable Platinum Coil (Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC) | Target Therapeutics | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K960705 | Guglielmi Detachable Coil | Target Therapeutics | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K962503 | Guglielmi Detachable Coil | Target Therapeutics | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K971395 | Guglielmi Detachable Coil (GDC), Fibered Platinum Coil, .035 Type, Berenstein… | Target Therapeutics | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K991139 | Guglielmi Detachable (GDC) | Boston Scientific, Target | 1999 | — |
| −11 | K012145 | Microplex Coil System | MicroVention, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −10 | K020434 | Microplex Coil System (MCS) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K032590 | Microplex Coil System (MCS), Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K033836 | Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K041551 | Modification to: Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K050954 | Microplex Coil System (MCS) and Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2005 | 16 |
| −5 | K070656 | Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K080666 | Hydrosoft and Hydrosoft Plus Embolization Coil Systems | MicroVention, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K112226 | Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K113457 | Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K120908 | Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes) | MicroVention, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K123338 | Barricade Embolization Coil System | Blockade Medical | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K131475 | Barricade Embolization Coil System | Blockade Medical | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K132482 | Barricade Embolization Coil System | Blockade Medical | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K140104 | Barricade Embolization Coil System | Blockade Medical | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K142513 | Barricade Embolization Coil System | Blockade Medical | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K151760 | Barricade Embolization Coil System | Blockade Medical | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K103355 | GDC 360 Deteachable CoilSummary page 1…Class 2, per 21 CFR 882.5950 CLASSIFICATION: PRODUCT CODE HCG PREDICATE DEVICES: Guglielmi Detachable Coils- GDC 360' (K103355, *K093142) Hydrocoil Embolic System (K120908)… | 2011 |
| * | K093142 | Target Detachable Coils and Inzone Detachment SystemSummary page 1…2.5950 CLASSIFICATION: PRODUCT CODE HCG PREDICATE DEVICES: Guglielmi Detachable Coils- GDC 360' (K103355, *K093142) Hydrocoil Embolic System (K120908) Microplex Coil System (K093358)… | 2010 |
| * | K120908 | Hydrocoil Embolic System (Hes)Summary page 1…PREDICATE DEVICES: Guglielmi Detachable Coils- GDC 360' (K103355, *K093142) Hydrocoil Embolic System (K120908) Microplex Coil System (K093358) Substantially Equivalent To: The Barricade Embolization Coil Sy… | 2012 |
| * | K093358 | Microplex Coil System-Cosmos, Models 81451CS-V, 181555CS-V, 16=81652CS-VSummary page 1…' (K103355, *K093142) Hydrocoil Embolic System (K120908) Microplex Coil System (K093358) Substantially Equivalent To: The Barricade Embolization Coil System is substantially equivalent in intended use, principal of… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (15)
See all 155 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 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 13 of the 58 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K131475 (Blockade Medical, 2013) has gone furthest, with 14 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HCG devicesHCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HCG
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HCG
107in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HCG
1in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HCG
537in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HCG, 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 | 8 | 50 | 1 | 326 |
| 2008 | 9 | 71 | 3 | 730 |
| 2009 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 821 |
| 2010 | 8 | 72 | 2 | 851 |
| 2011 | 9 | 78 | 1 | 894 |
| 2012 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 1,146 |
| 2013 | 7 | 67 | 2 | 1,103 |
| 2014 | 5 | 66 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 2015 | 5 | 60 | 0 | 1,598 |
| 2016 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 1,991 |
| 2017 | 5 | 97 | 0 | 2,494 |
| 2018 | 4 | 173 | 0 | 2,058 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,763 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,754 |
| 2021 | 5 | 103 | 0 | 2,268 |
| 2022 | 3 | 114 | 2 | 663 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 568 |
| 2024 | 4 | 49 | 1 | 552 |
| 2025 | 3 | 107 | 1 (1) | 537 |
| 2026 | 4 | 30 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Barricade Coil System is intended for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arterioivenous fistulae. The Barricade Coil System is also intended for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system to permanently obstruct blood flow to an aneurysm or other vascular malformation and for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K123338 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K123338: Barricade Embolization Coil System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K123338
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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