510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2026Penumbra System (RED 68 Reperfusion Catheter)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Penumbra, Inc. · NRY Catheter, Thrombus Retriever
Cleared on Jul 1, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K161640 (Penumbra, Inc., 2016) and 1 other predicate after a 56-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2001. 1 of the 16 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 1, 2021
- Review
- 56 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NRY
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K003410 (2001). 15 ancestors in all, the oldest K003086 (2001). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 16 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK003410 Concentric Retriever, Model 90030Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK152541 Penumbra System ACE 64 and ACE 68 Reperfusion CathetersPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 2 generations backK160449 Penumbra System, Penumbra Pump MAXPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK161640 Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion CatheterPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK211411 Penumbra System (RED 68 Reperfusion Catheter)Penumbra, Inc. · 2021
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- Root · 10 generations backK003410 Concentric Retriever, Model 90030Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK030476 Modified Concentric Retriever, Model 90037Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK033736 Merci Retriever, Models 90065, 90066Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2004
- 7 generations backK072718 Penumbra SystemPenumbra, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK100769 Penumbra System Separator Flex (026,032,041,054), Models PSF026…Penumbra, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK113163 Penumbra System MaxPenumbra, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK142458 Penumbra System ACEPenumbra, Inc. · 2015
- 3 generations backK152541 Penumbra System ACE 64 and ACE 68 Reperfusion CathetersPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 2 generations backK160449 Penumbra System, Penumbra Pump MAXPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK161640 Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion CatheterPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK211411 Penumbra System (RED 68 Reperfusion Catheter)Penumbra, Inc. · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
- K162901 Penumbra 3D Revascularization Devicedirect predicate · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K003410 | Concentric Retriever, Model 90030 | Concentric Medical, Inc. | 2001 | 1 |
| −9 | K030476 | Modified Concentric Retriever, Model 90037 | Concentric Medical, Inc. | 2003 | 2 |
| −8 | K033736 | Merci Retriever, Models 90065, 90066 | Concentric Medical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K072718 | Penumbra System | Penumbra, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| −6 | K100769 | Penumbra System Separator Flex (026,032,041,054), Models PSF026, PSF032… | Penumbra, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K113163 | Penumbra System Max | Penumbra, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K142458 | Penumbra System ACE | Penumbra, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −3 | K152541 | Penumbra System ACE 64 and ACE 68 Reperfusion Catheters | Penumbra, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −2 | K160449 | Penumbra System, Penumbra Pump MAX | Penumbra, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K161640 | Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion Catheter | Penumbra, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K211411 | Penumbra System (RED 68 Reperfusion Catheter) | Penumbra, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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 NRY device
- #1 K232971 APRO 55 Catheter and Alembic Aspiration Tubingscore 18.6 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K161640 | Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion CatheterSummary page 4…ame of 510(k) Number Name of Device Manufacturer Predicate Device K161640 Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion Catheter Pen… | 2016 |
| * | K162901 | Penumbra 3D Revascularization DeviceSummary page 4…e Device K161640 Penumbra System ACE 68 Reperfusion Catheter Penumbra, Inc. K162901 Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device Reference Device K190010 Penumbra System (Reperfusion Cathete… | 2017 |
| † | K190010 | Penumbra System Reperfusion Catheter JET 7 | 2019 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Class II | Z-2770-2026 | Under Investigation by firm | Due to manufacturing issues, reperfusion catheters may fractures |
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K162901Penumbra 3D Revascularization DevicePenumbra, Inc. · 2017 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2017 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 4 of the 15 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K161640.
How does its category compare?
All NRY devicesNRY Catheter, Thrombus Retriever: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NRY
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NRY
129in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NRY
4in 2020
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NRY
565in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NRY, 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 | 5 | 94 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 57 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 1 | 289 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 263 |
| 2012 | 4 | 90 | 0 | 366 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 1 | 405 |
| 2014 | 4 | 140 | 0 | 428 |
| 2015 | 6 | 128 | 0 | 598 |
| 2016 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 497 |
| 2017 | 3 | 185 | 4 | 432 |
| 2018 | 11 | 156 | 0 | 415 |
| 2019 | 7 | 89 | 0 | 650 |
| 2020 | 6 | 125 | 4 (4) | 703 |
| 2021 | 9 | 80 | 0 | 688 |
| 2022 | 3 | 129 | 0 | 549 |
| 2023 | 8 | 112 | 0 | 711 |
| 2024 | 8 | 165 | 0 | 641 |
| 2025 | 15 | 129 | 0 | 565 |
| 2026 | 14 | 147 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Penumbra Reperfusion Catheters and Separators As part of the Penumbra System, the Reperfusion Catheters and Separators are indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral — M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen…
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Penumbra Reperfusion Catheters and Separators
As part of the Penumbra System, the Reperfusion Catheters and Separators are indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral — M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device
As part of the Penumbra System, the Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral — M1 and M2 segments) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Penumbra Aspiration Tubing
As part of the Penumbra System, the Penumbra Sterile Aspiration Tubing is indicated to connect the Penumbra Reperfusion Catheters to the Penumbra Aspiration Pump.
Penumbra Aspiration Pump
The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K211411 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K211411: Penumbra System (RED 68 Reperfusion Catheter).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K211411
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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