510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAutolap System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
M.S.T Medical Surgery Technologies, Ltd. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Nov 17, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K131375 (Mst - Medical Surgery Technologies, Ltd., 2013) after a 49-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1993. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 17, 2015
- Review
- 49 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K931783 (1993). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK931783 Aesop (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal PosComputer Motion, Inc. · 1993
- 5 generations backK960655 Aesop System and AccessoriesComputer Motion, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK963126 Aesop System and AccessoriesComputer Motion, Inc. · 1997
- 3 generations backK972699 Aesop 3000 System and AccessoriesComputer Motion, Inc. · 1997
- 2 generations backK062968 Lapman Laparoscope Manipulator and Accessories, Model 900-200 SeriesMedsys, S.A. · 2007
- 1 generation backK131375 Autolap SystemMst - Medical Surgery Technologies, Ltd. · 2013
- This deviceK152848 Autolap SystemM.S.T Medical Surgery Technologies, Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK242323 Maestro System (REF100)Moon Surgical · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK250984 Maestro System (REF100)Moon Surgical · 2025
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K931783 | Aesop (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Pos | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −5 | K960655 | Aesop System and Accessories | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K963126 | Aesop System and Accessories | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −3 | K972699 | Aesop 3000 System and Accessories | Computer Motion, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −2 | K062968 | Lapman Laparoscope Manipulator and Accessories, Model 900-200 Series | Medsys, S.A. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K131375 | Autolap System | Mst - Medical Surgery Technologies, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K152848 | Autolap System | M.S.T Medical Surgery Technologies, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K242323 | Maestro System (REF100) | Moon Surgical | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K250984 | Maestro System (REF100) | Moon Surgical | 2025 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K131375 | Autolap SystemSummary page 4…ual Name Laparoscope Holder Classification Name Laparoscope, General and Plastic Surgery Predicate Devices AutoLap manufactured by M.S.T. Medical Surgery Technologies (K131375) Purpose of the 510(k) notice The AutoLap is a modification to the cleared AutoLap device. Indications for Use Statement The Au… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K242323 | Maestro System (REF100) | 2025 | 1 |
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 22 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K242323 (Moon Surgical, 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GCJ
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GCJ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GCJ
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GCJ
5,860in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GCJ, 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 | 18 | 42 | 12 | 1,639 |
| 2008 | 19 | 73 | 16 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 21 | 85 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 2010 | 24 | 122 | 30 | 2,657 |
| 2011 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 88 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 2013 | 15 | 93 | 7 (1) | 1,565 |
| 2014 | 19 | 90 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | 27 | 99 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 | 1 | 3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 2,562 |
| 2019 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 28 | 61 | 0 | 2,618 |
| 2021 | 18 | 116 | 0 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 31 | 109 | 1 | 6,002 |
| 2024 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 6,047 |
| 2025 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 5,860 |
| 2026 | 26 | 122 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The AutoLap System is indicated for General laparoscopic, Gynecologic and Urologic procedures for the purpose of holding and controlling the movement of a standard laparoscope or rigid endoscope within surgical cavities during minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152848 · printed Nov 5, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K152848: Autolap System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152848
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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