# K140796: Medusa Vascular Plug,

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Endoshape, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 2, 2014 after 246 days
- Product code: KRD (Device, Vascular, For Promoting Embolization)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.3300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 7 generations back to K891688 (1989). 16 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 17 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K123696: Medusa Vascular Plug, Endoshape, Inc. (2013) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Medusa™ Vascular Plug is intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. The product is intended for use by physicians trained and experienced in embolization techniques. Standard techniques for placement of vascular access sheaths, angiographic catheters, and guide wires should be employed.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K140796
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology