510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMarrow Cellution Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ranfac, Corp. · KNW Instrument, Biopsy
Cleared on May 22, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K140991 (Ranfac, Corp., 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 77-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1987. 1 of the 36 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 22, 2015
- Review
- 77 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KNW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K871390 (1987). 31 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly. 1 of the 36 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 8 generations backK871390 Bard Biopty Biopsy SystemC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1987
- 7 generations backK962969 Medical Device Technologies, Inc.UltraMedical Device Technologies, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK982085 Medical Device Technologies, Inc. Tru-Core Disposale Semi-Automatic…Medical Device Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK982960 Meical Device Technologies, Inc. Tru-Core Disposable Automatic…Medical Device Technologies, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK990839 Tru-Core I Reusable Biopsy InstrumentMedical Device Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 3 generations backK051506 Mielo-Can, Best-Lisas, Ben - Bone Biopsy. Fast-Cut, Colt…Sterylab S.R.L. · 2005
- 2 generations backK131157 Ranfac Bone Marrow Aspiration NeedleRanfac, Corp. · 2013
- 1 generation backK140991 Ranfac Aspiration Needle with Adjustable GuideRanfac, Corp. · 2014
- This deviceK150563 Marrow Cellution Bone Marrow Aspiration NeedleRanfac, Corp. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK223612 Ranfac Lateral Access Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle (CRVS-BMA-LA)Ranfac Corporation · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK202287 Ran-Flex-B Bone Marrow Aspiration NeedleRanfac Corporation · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260572 Marrow MarxmanMedimetrix, LLC · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK203397 Marrow-Pack (white)- 11gauge/10cm or 13gauge/10cm, Marrow-Tray…Biopsybell S.R.L. · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
- K980196 MD Tech Biopsy Set for Bone and Bone Marrow3 generations back · 1998
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K223612Ranfac Lateral Access Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle (CRVS-BMA-LA)Ranfac Corporation · 2023 · cites it directly1descendant
- K202287Ran-Flex-B Bone Marrow Aspiration NeedleRanfac Corporation · 2020 · cites it directly1descendant
- K260572Marrow MarxmanMedimetrix, LLC · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
- K203397Marrow-Pack (white)- 11gauge/10cm or 13gauge/10cm, Marrow-Tray (red)- 11gauge/10cm or…Biopsybell S.R.L. · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K871390 | Bard Biopty Biopsy System | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −7 | K962969 | Medical Device Technologies, Inc.Ultra | Medical Device Technologies, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K982085 | Medical Device Technologies, Inc. Tru-Core Disposale Semi-Automatic Biopdy… | Medical Device Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K982960 | Meical Device Technologies, Inc. Tru-Core Disposable Automatic Biopsy Instrument | Medical Device Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | 2 |
| −4 | K990839 | Tru-Core I Reusable Biopsy Instrument | Medical Device Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K051506 | Mielo-Can, Best-Lisas, Ben - Bone Biopsy. Fast-Cut, Colt, Spring-Cut, Bio-Cut… | Sterylab S.R.L. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K131157 | Ranfac Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle | Ranfac, Corp. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K140991 | Ranfac Aspiration Needle with Adjustable Guide | Ranfac, Corp. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150563 | Marrow Cellution Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle | Ranfac, Corp. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K223612 | Ranfac Lateral Access Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle (CRVS-BMA-LA) | Ranfac Corporation | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K202287 | Ran-Flex-B Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle | Ranfac Corporation | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K260572 | Marrow Marxman | Medimetrix, LLC | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K203397 | Marrow-Pack (white)- 11gauge/10cm or 13gauge/10cm, Marrow-Tray (red)-… | Biopsybell S.R.L. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KNW device
- #1 K260572 Marrow Marxmanscore 14.5 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140991 | Ranfac Aspiration Needle with Adjustable GuideSummary page 4…ication: Class II 3. Predicate Device: Trade Name 510(k) Company Ranfac Aspiration Needle with Adjustable Guide K140991 Ranfac Corp. Ranfac Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle Kl31157 Ranfac Corp. 4. Device Description The Mar… | 2014 |
| * | K131157 | Ranfac Bone Marrow Aspiration NeedleSummary page 5…with Adjustable Guide Aspiration Needle (This Submission) (K140991) (K131157) Intended Use The Marrow Cellution Bone The Ranfac Aspiration Needle The Ranfac Bone Marrow… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (4)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K980196MD Tech Biopsy Set for Bone and Bone MarrowMedical Device Technologies, Inc. · 1998 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 28 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 5 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K223612 (Ranfac Corporation, 2023) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KNW devicesKNW Instrument, Biopsy: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KNW
12in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KNW
178in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KNW
1in 2024
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KNW
1,667in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KNW, 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 | 6 | 94 | 1 | 766 |
| 2008 | 4 | 53 | 7 | 363 |
| 2009 | 6 | 35 | 3 | 351 |
| 2010 | 3 | 57 | 2 | 162 |
| 2011 | 10 | 64 | 5 | 67 |
| 2012 | 7 | 94 | 1 | 93 |
| 2013 | 3 | 100 | 1 (1) | 98 |
| 2014 | 8 | 95 | 3 | 193 |
| 2015 | 10 | 106 | 0 | 591 |
| 2016 | 9 | 127 | 5 | 297 |
| 2017 | 8 | 90 | 1 | 760 |
| 2018 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 1,012 |
| 2019 | 5 | 94 | 4 | 4,195 |
| 2020 | 8 | 92 | 0 | 5,120 |
| 2021 | 9 | 54 | 3 | 1,020 |
| 2022 | 8 | 203 | 3 | 535 |
| 2023 | 7 | 164 | 2 | 931 |
| 2024 | 5 | 114 | 1 | 1,283 |
| 2025 | 12 | 178 | 0 | 1,667 |
| 2026 | 7 | 29 | 4 (3) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Marrow Cellution Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle is intended for use for aspiration of bone marrow or autologous blood using a standard piston syringe.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150563 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K150563: Marrow Cellution Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150563
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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