510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBead Block (100 - 300µm, 1ml), Bead Block (300 - 500µm, 1ml), Bead Block (500 - 700µm, 1ml), Bead Block (700 - 900µm, 1ml), Bead Block (900 - 1200µm, 1ml), Bead Block (100 - 300µm, 2ml), Bead Block (300 - 500µm, 2ml), Bead Block (500 - 700µm, 2ml), Bead Block (700 - 900µm, 2ml), Bead Block (900 - 1200µm, 2ml)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biocompatibles UK Ltd (Part of Boston Scientific Corporation · NOY Agents, Embolic, For Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Cleared on Apr 20, 2021 as substantially equivalent to DEN160040 (Biosphere Medical, S.A., 2017) after a 165-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2017.
- Decided
- Apr 20, 2021
- Review
- 165 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NOY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to DEN160040 (2017). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backDEN160040 Embosphere MicrospheresBiosphere Medical, S.A. · 2017
- This deviceK203276 Bead Block (100 - 300µm, 1ml), Bead Block (300 - 500µm, 1ml), Bead…Biocompatibles UK Ltd (Part of Boston Scientific Corporation · 2021
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | DEN160040 | Embosphere Microspheres | Biosphere Medical, S.A. | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K203276 | Bead Block (100 - 300µm, 1ml), Bead Block (300 - 500µm, 1ml), Bead Block (500… | Biocompatibles UK Ltd (Part of Boston Scientific Corporation | 2021 | — |
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.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate DEN160040.
How does its category compare?
All NOY devicesNOY Agents, Embolic, For Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NOY
1in 2021
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NOY
Too few NOY 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · NOY
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NOY
3in 2019
MAUDE reports naming product code NOY, 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 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Bead Block microspheres are intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumours, including uterine fibroids (UFE) and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Bead Block microspheres are also intended for embolization of prostatic arteries (PAE) for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K203276 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203276: Bead Block (100 - 300µm, 1ml), Bead Block (300 - 500µm, 1ml), Bead Block (500 - 700µm, 1ml), Bead Block (700 - 900µm, 1ml), Bead Block (900 - 1200µm, 1ml), Bead Block (100 - 300µm, 2ml), Bead Block (300 - 500µm, 2ml), Bead Block (500 - 700µm, 2ml), Bead Block (700 - 900µm, 2ml), Bead Block (900 - 1200µm, 2ml).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K203276
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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