510(k) · Cleared
ClearedApollo System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Penumbra, Inc. · GWG Endoscope, Neurological
Cleared on Mar 17, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K132931 (Penumbra, Inc., 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 178-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1985. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 17, 2016
- Review
- 178 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GWG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K853143 (1985). 11 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK853143 Cooper Laser Sonics Cusa Model 200Cooper Lasersonics, Inc. · 1985
- 1 generation backK990572 SonotomeSonokinetics, Inc. · 1999
- This deviceK152699 Apollo SystemPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK171332 Artemis Neuro Evacuation DevicePenumbra, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK201308 Axonpen, Axonmonitor, Axonbox, TabletClearmind Biomedical · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK230125 Neuroblade SystemClearmind Biomedical · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK181731 MR Compatible Aspiration KitMri Interventions, Inc. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K171332Artemis Neuro Evacuation DevicePenumbra, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly2descendants
- K201308Axonpen, Axonmonitor, Axonbox, TabletClearmind Biomedical · 2020 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K230125Neuroblade SystemClearmind Biomedical · 2023 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K181731MR Compatible Aspiration KitMri Interventions, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K853143 | Cooper Laser Sonics Cusa Model 200 | Cooper Lasersonics, Inc. | 1985 | — |
| −1 | K990572 | Sonotome | Sonokinetics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K152699 | Apollo System | Penumbra, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K171332 | Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device | Penumbra, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K201308 | Axonpen, Axonmonitor, Axonbox, Tablet | Clearmind Biomedical | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K230125 | Neuroblade System | Clearmind Biomedical | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K181731 | MR Compatible Aspiration Kit | Mri Interventions, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new GWG device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K132931 | Apollo SystemSummary page 4…ion Name: Endoscope, neurological Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1480 Product Code: GWG 1.5 Predicate Devices Apollo™ System, K132931 SONOTOME™ System, K990572 Page 1 of 4 1.6… | 2014 |
| * | K990572 | SonotomeSummary page 4…ological Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1480 Product Code: GWG 1.5 Predicate Devices Apollo™ System, K132931 SONOTOME™ System, K990572 Page 1 of 4 1.6 Predicate Comparison… | 1999 |
What descends from it? (4)
2 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 31 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 16.8 years on median.
- 1 of the 11 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K171332 (Penumbra, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K132931.
How does its category compare?
All GWG devicesGWG Endoscope, Neurological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GWG
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GWG
269in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GWG
2in 2011
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GWG
33in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GWG, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2017 | 4 | 126 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 4 | 128 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 | 156 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 | 3 | 106 | 0 | 21 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 5 | 269 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 33 |
| 2026 | 4 | 217 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Apollo System is used for the controlled aspiration of tissue and/or fluid during surgery of the Ventricular System or Cerebrum.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152699 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K152699: Apollo System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152699
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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