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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2025

Codman Microsensor Basic Kit, Codman Microsensor Plastic Skull Bolt Kit, Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter Kit with Tuohy-Borst Adapter,Codman Microsensor Metal Skull Bolt Kit, Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter Kit

K153347510(k) TraditionalCleared Aug 19, 2016273-day reviewClass II21 CFR 882.1620Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · GWM Device, Monitoring, Intracranial Pressure

Cleared on Aug 19, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K914479 (Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., 1994) after a 273-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1994. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Aug 19, 2016
Review
273 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GWM
Recalls
1
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K914479 (1994). 5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2019: 1 descendant cleared2025: 1 descendant cleared2017: 1 descendant cleared2021: 1 descendant cleared2024: 1 descendant clearedReference device: K974088 · Codman Intracranial Bolt · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1998 · recalledReference device: K991222 · Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter Kit · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1999K914479 · Microsensor Intracranial Pressure Transducer · Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 1994 · recalled1990200020102020
Descendants, by generation 1 generation forward: 3 descendants2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 1 descendant K914479 · Microsensor Intracranial Pressure Transducer · Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 1994 · recalled0
  1. Root · 1 generation backK914479 Microsensor Intracranial Pressure TransducerCodman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 1994 · Recalled
  2. This deviceK153347 Codman Microsensor Basic Kit, Codman Microsensor Plastic Skull Bolt…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2016
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK182073 BcSs-PICNI-2000 SensorBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A. · 2019
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK201989 B4C SystemBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A. · 2021
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250285 Neurovent-P (092946-003); Neurovent (092956-003); Neurovent-Ifd-R…Raumedic AG · 2025
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK240821 B4C System - Addition of new sensor model (BcSs-PICNIW-2000)Braincare Desenvolvimento E Inovação Tecnológica S.A. · 2024
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK173192 CereLink ICP Sensor Basic Kit, CereLink ICP Sensor Metal Skull Bolt…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled

Most influential descendants

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  • K182073BcSs-PICNI-2000 SensorBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A. · 2019 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K201989B4C SystemBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A. · 2021 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K250285Neurovent-P (092946-003); Neurovent (092956-003); Neurovent-Ifd-R (095317-003)…Raumedic AG · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K240821B4C System - Addition of new sensor model (BcSs-PICNIW-2000)Braincare Desenvolvimento E Inovação Tecnológica S.A. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K173192CereLink ICP Sensor Basic Kit, CereLink ICP Sensor Metal Skull Bolt Kit, CereLink ICP…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K914479Microsensor Intracranial Pressure TransducerCodman & Shurtleff, Inc.19943
0 (this device)K153347Codman Microsensor Basic Kit, Codman Microsensor Plastic Skull Bolt Kit…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.2016—
+1K182073BcSs-PICNI-2000 SensorBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A.2019—
+2K201989B4C SystemBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A.2021—
+1K250285Neurovent-P (092946-003); Neurovent (092956-003); Neurovent-Ifd-R…Raumedic AG2025—
+3K240821B4C System - Addition of new sensor model (BcSs-PICNIW-2000)Braincare Desenvolvimento E Inovação Tecnológica S.A.2024—
+1K173192CereLink ICP Sensor Basic Kit, CereLink ICP Sensor Metal Skull Bolt Kit…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.20171

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201710
201910
202110
202410
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K153347, 1994–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K914479Microsensor Intracranial Pressure Transducer
Summary page 4
…roduct Code: GWM Type of 510(k) Submission: Traditional 510(k) Basis for Submission: MR Labeling and Material Changes Predicate Device(s): K914479 Codman® Intracranial Pressure Transducer K974088 Codman® Intracranial Bolt (reference dev…
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.19943
†K974088Codman Intracranial BoltJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.19981
†K991222Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter KitJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.1999—

Also cleared against K914479: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (5)

3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K182073BcSs-PICNI-2000 SensorBraincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A.20192
K250285Neurovent-P (092946-003); Neurovent (092956-003); Neurovent-Ifd-R (095317-003)…Raumedic AG20250
K173192CereLink ICP Sensor Basic Kit, CereLink ICP Sensor Metal Skull Bolt Kit, CereLink ICP…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.20170

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Dec 12, 2025Class IIZ-1036-2026Process controlPotential corrosion stains on the surface of the 14-gauge Tuohy Needle that is included in the Microsensor and Cerelink ICP Kits.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • Its one ancestor has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K182073 (Braincare Desenvolvimento E Inovacao Tecnologica S.A., 2019) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K914479.

How does its category compare?

All GWM devices

GWM Device, Monitoring, Intracranial Pressure: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GWM

1in 2025

2007: 22008: 22009: 12010: 22011: 32012: 42013: 22014: 22016: 32017: 32018: 12019: 22020: 32021: 22024: 22025: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 4 (2012) · low 0 (2015)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GWM

30in 2020

2011: 123 days median2012: 100 days median2016: 192 days median2017: 37 days median2020: 30 days median
2007high 192 (2016) · low 30 (2020)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GWM

3in 2025

2008: 12010: 92011: 62012: 12013: 122014: 22019: 12023: 1, 1 Class I2024: 4, 2 Class I2025: 3
2007high 12 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GWM

441in 2025

2007: 1262008: 1052009: 1172010: 1042011: 1842012: 1512013: 1202014: 3602015: 4862016: 4192017: 4452018: 3022019: 2602020: 2682021: 2112022: 4242023: 7442024: 6412025: 441
2007high 744 (2023) · low 104 (2010)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GWM, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20072—0126
20082—1105
20091—0117
20102—9104
201131236184
201241001151
20132—12120
20142—2360
20150—0486
201631920419
20173370445
20181—0302
20192—1260
20203300268
20212—0211
20220—0424
20230—1 (1)744
20242—4 (2)641
20251—3441
20261—0—

What is it indicated for?

62-6631 Codman Microsensor Basic Kit: Use of the CODMAN MICROSENSOR Basic Kit is indicated when direct ICP monitoring is required. The kit is indicated for use in both subdural and intraparenchymal pressure monitoring applications only. 62-6632 and 62-6638 Codman Microsensor Skull Bolt Kit (Plastic and Metal): Use of the CODMAN MICROSENSOR Plastic/Metal Skull Bolt Kit is indicated when direct intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is required. The kit is…

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62-6631 Codman Microsensor Basic Kit:

Use of the CODMAN MICROSENSOR Basic Kit is indicated when direct ICP monitoring is required. The kit is indicated for use in both subdural and intraparenchymal pressure monitoring applications only.

62-6632 and 62-6638 Codman Microsensor Skull Bolt Kit (Plastic and Metal):

Use of the CODMAN MICROSENSOR Plastic/Metal Skull Bolt Kit is indicated when direct intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is required. The kit is indicated for use in both subdural and intraparenchymal pressure monitoring applications.

62-6633 Codman Microsensor Catheter Kit and

62-6653 Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter Kit with Tuohy-Borst Adapter:

Use of the Ventricular Catheter Kit is indicated when direct intraventricular pressure monitoring is required. The kit is indicated for use in ICP monitoring and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage applications.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

Cite this page

510(k) Report. “K153347: Codman Microsensor Basic Kit, Codman Microsensor Plastic Skull Bolt Kit, Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter Kit with Tuohy-Borst Adapter,Codman Microsensor Metal Skull Bolt Kit, Codman Microsensor Ventricular Catheter Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153347

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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