510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2019GALAXY G3 Mini Microcoil Delivery System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · HCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization
Cleared on Sep 25, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K150319 (Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., 2015) after a 95-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Sep 25, 2017
- Review
- 95 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HCG
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K951256 (1995). 54 ancestors in all, the oldest K860840 (1986). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK951256 Detachable Platinum Coil (Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC)Target Therapeutics · 1995
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK073442 Micrus Microcoil SystemsMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2008
- 2 generations backK082739 Micrus Microcoil Delivery SystemMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2008
- 1 generation backK150319 Micrusframe 10/18, Deltafill 18, Deltaxsft 10, Galaxy G3 Fill/XSFT…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK171862 GALAXY G3 Mini Microcoil Delivery SystemCodman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK211344 MICRUSFRAME, DELTAFILL, DELTAXSFT, GALAXY G3, GALAXY G3 XSFT, and…Medos International SARL · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK262419 Micrusframe (MFR100202); Micrusframe (MFR100253); Micrusframe…Cerenovus, Inc. · 2026
Show all 13 generations
- Root · 13 generations backK951256 Detachable Platinum Coil (Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC)Target Therapeutics · 1995
- 12 generations backK960705 Guglielmi Detachable CoilTarget Therapeutics · 1996
- 11 generations backK962503 Guglielmi Detachable CoilTarget Therapeutics · 1996
- 10 generations backK971395 Guglielmi Detachable Coil (GDC), Fibered Platinum Coil, .035 Type…Target Therapeutics · 1997
- 9 generations backK993415 GDC-10 Stretch Resistant Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC-10…Boston Scientific, Target · 2000
- 8 generations backK022420 Micrus Stretch-Resistant Microcoil System, MSR01Micrus Corp. · 2002
- 7 generations backK033813 Micrus Modified Microcoil System, CerecyteMicrus Corp. · 2004
- 6 generations backK053160 Micrus Modified Microcoil 18-System, Cerecyte, Model CSP & CheMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2005
- 5 generations backK062036 Micrus Microcoil System Presidio-18, Model PC4Micrus Endovascular Corporation · 2006 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK070707 Micrus Microcoil SystemMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2007
- 3 generations backK073442 Micrus Microcoil SystemsMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2008
- 2 generations backK082739 Micrus Microcoil Delivery SystemMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2008
- 1 generation backK150319 Micrusframe 10/18, Deltafill 18, Deltaxsft 10, Galaxy G3 Fill/XSFT…Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK171862 GALAXY G3 Mini Microcoil Delivery SystemCodman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2017
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K951256 | Detachable Platinum Coil (Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC) | Target Therapeutics | 1995 | — |
| −12 | K960705 | Guglielmi Detachable Coil | Target Therapeutics | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K962503 | Guglielmi Detachable Coil | Target Therapeutics | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K971395 | Guglielmi Detachable Coil (GDC), Fibered Platinum Coil, .035 Type, Berenstein… | Target Therapeutics | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K993415 | GDC-10 Stretch Resistant Guglielmi Detachable Coil, GDC-10 2-Diameter Stretch… | Boston Scientific, Target | 2000 | — |
| −8 | K022420 | Micrus Stretch-Resistant Microcoil System, MSR01 | Micrus Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K033813 | Micrus Modified Microcoil System, Cerecyte | Micrus Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K053160 | Micrus Modified Microcoil 18-System, Cerecyte, Model CSP & Che | Micrus Endovascular Corporation | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K062036 | Micrus Microcoil System Presidio-18, Model PC4 | Micrus Endovascular Corporation | 2006 | 1 |
| −4 | K070707 | Micrus Microcoil System | Micrus Endovascular Corporation | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K073442 | Micrus Microcoil Systems | Micrus Endovascular Corporation | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K082739 | Micrus Microcoil Delivery System | Micrus Endovascular Corporation | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K150319 | Micrusframe 10/18, Deltafill 18, Deltaxsft 10, Galaxy G3 Fill/XSFT Stretch… | Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171862 | GALAXY G3 Mini Microcoil Delivery System | Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K211344 | MICRUSFRAME, DELTAFILL, DELTAXSFT, GALAXY G3, GALAXY G3 XSFT, and GALAXY G3… | Medos International SARL | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K262419 | Micrusframe (MFR100202); Micrusframe (MFR100253); Micrusframe (MFR100305)… | Cerenovus, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 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.
Planning a device in HCG? 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 HCG device
- #1 K252700 Optima Coil System (Optima Packing Coil System)score 20.6 · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150319 | Micrusframe 10/18, Deltafill 18, Deltaxsft 10, Galaxy G3 Fill/XSFT Stretch Resistant…Summary page 4…06/12/2015 Micrus Microcoil System DELTAXFT Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. K150319 Reference Predicate Micr… | 2015 |
| † | K083646 | Micrus Microcoli System, Deltaplush, Models CPL, DPL | 2009 |
| † | K093973 | Trufill DCS Orbit Detachable Coil System | 2010 |
| † | K021591 | Prowler Select (10, 14, and Plus) Infusion Catheters with and Without Pre-Shaped Tips | 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K211344 | MICRUSFRAME, DELTAFILL, DELTAXSFT, GALAXY G3, GALAXY G3 XSFT, and GALAXY G3 Mini… | 2021 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2019 | Class II | Z-2280-2019 | Error in labeling | Incorrect coil length on the label |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 7 of the 54 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K211344 (Medos International SARL, 2021) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K150319.
How does its category compare?
All HCG devicesHCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HCG
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HCG
107in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HCG
1in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HCG
537in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HCG, 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 | 8 | 50 | 1 | 326 |
| 2008 | 9 | 71 | 3 | 730 |
| 2009 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 821 |
| 2010 | 8 | 72 | 2 | 851 |
| 2011 | 9 | 78 | 1 | 894 |
| 2012 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 1,146 |
| 2013 | 7 | 67 | 2 | 1,103 |
| 2014 | 5 | 66 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 2015 | 5 | 60 | 0 | 1,598 |
| 2016 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 1,991 |
| 2017 | 5 | 97 | 0 | 2,494 |
| 2018 | 4 | 173 | 0 | 2,058 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,763 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,754 |
| 2021 | 5 | 103 | 0 | 2,268 |
| 2022 | 3 | 114 | 2 | 663 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 568 |
| 2024 | 4 | 49 | 1 | 552 |
| 2025 | 3 | 107 | 1 (1) | 537 |
| 2026 | 4 | 30 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The GALAXY G3 Mini Microcoil Delivery System is intended for endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms, other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae, and is also intended for
arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K171862 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171862: GALAXY G3 Mini Microcoil Delivery System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171862
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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