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Cryofos Medical GmbH · GEH Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories
Cleared on Sep 27, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K030281 (Cryonic Medical North America, 2003) after a 194-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1999. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 27, 2017
- Review
- 194 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K991514 (1999). 13 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK991514 Gebauer's Chloride Fine NozzeGebauer Co. · 1999
- 2 generations backK021726 Gebauer's Instant IceGebauer Co. · 2002 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK030281 Cryotron 2 Cryotherapy DeviceCryonic Medical North America · 2003
- This deviceK170810 CryofosCryofos Medical GmbH · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK182392 Frozen CB.M. Tech. Worldwide Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK203481 CryoVIVERecensmedical, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK220674 TargetCoolRecensmedical, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK221234 TargetCoolRecensmedical, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK201260 Dermal Cooling SystemR2 Technologies, Inc. · 2020
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K182392Frozen CB.M. Tech. Worldwide Co., Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly6descendants
- K203481CryoVIVERecensmedical, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly5descendants
- K220674TargetCoolRecensmedical, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K221234TargetCoolRecensmedical, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K201260Dermal Cooling SystemR2 Technologies, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K991514 | Gebauer's Chloride Fine Nozze | Gebauer Co. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K021726 | Gebauer's Instant Ice | Gebauer Co. | 2002 | 2 |
| −1 | K030281 | Cryotron 2 Cryotherapy Device | Cryonic Medical North America | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K170810 | Cryofos | Cryofos Medical GmbH | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K182392 | Frozen C | B.M. Tech. Worldwide Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K203481 | CryoVIVE | Recensmedical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K220674 | TargetCool | Recensmedical, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +3 | K221234 | TargetCool | Recensmedical, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K201260 | Dermal Cooling System | R2 Technologies, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 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.
Planning a device in GEH? 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 GEH device
- #1 K211099 Freeze’n Clear Skin Clinic Warts & Tagsscore 25.4 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K030281 | Cryotron 2 Cryotherapy DeviceSummary page 4…Legally Marketed Devices Device Name: CRYOTRON 2 Cryotherapy Device Company Name: Cryonic Medical North America 510(k) #: K030281 Page 1 of 3… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 132 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 18 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.4 years on median.
- 1 of the 3 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K182392 (B.M. Tech. Worldwide Co., Ltd., 2018) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K030281.
How does its category compare?
All GEH devicesGEH Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEH
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEH
77in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEH
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEH
171in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEH, 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 | 71 | 3 | 23 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 2 | 29 |
| 2009 | 4 | 121 | 13 | 21 |
| 2010 | 4 | 86 | 4 | 173 |
| 2011 | 7 | 91 | 0 | 61 |
| 2012 | 4 | 96 | 3 | 91 |
| 2013 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 91 |
| 2014 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 57 |
| 2015 | 11 | 72 | 0 | 97 |
| 2016 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 143 |
| 2017 | 12 | 83 | 0 | 216 |
| 2018 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 208 |
| 2019 | 6 | 115 | 1 | 455 |
| 2020 | 8 | 113 | 37 | 277 |
| 2021 | 6 | 206 | 0 | 213 |
| 2022 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 230 |
| 2023 | 8 | 136 | 2 | 164 |
| 2024 | 9 | 85 | 0 | 141 |
| 2025 | 10 | 77 | 0 | 171 |
| 2026 | 8 | 148 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The CRYOFOS and Accessories indicated for use when cold therapy is indicated for the temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains or other minor sports injuries, and as an adjunct to rehabilitative treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with stretch).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K170810 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K170810: Cryofos.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K170810
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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