510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEVA15 insufflator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Palliare, Ltd. · HIF Insufflator, Laparoscopic
Cleared on Jan 27, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K202799 (Palliare, Ltd., 2020) after a 126-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1997. 3 of the 37 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 27, 2023
- Review
- 126 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HIF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K964171 (1997). 33 ancestors in all, the oldest K903419 (1990). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 3 of the 37 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 11 generations backK964171 Vasoview Balloon Dissection SystemOrigin Medsystems, Inc. · 1997
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK172516 SurgiQuest AIRSEAL iFS SystemConmed Corporation · 2018
- 2 generations backK193520 EVA 15 InsufflatorPalliare, Ltd. · 2020
- 1 generation backK202799 EVA15Palliare, Ltd. · 2020
- This deviceK222901 EVA15 insufflatorPalliare, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK230474 EVA5 InsufflatorPalliare, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK262152 VS-370CF, VS-370CTVISION MEDICAL Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK232902 EVA15 insufflatorPalliare, Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 11 generations backK964171 Vasoview Balloon Dissection SystemOrigin Medsystems, Inc. · 1997
- 10 generations backK981700 Vasoview Dissection/Vessel Harvesting SystemOrigin Medsystems, Inc. · 1998
- 9 generations backK030512 Guidant Vasoview Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting SystemGuidant Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK060723 40 L High Flow Insufflator F113W.O.M. World of Medicine AG · 2006
- 7 generations backK063367 45L Core Insufflator, Model F114W.O.M. World of Medicine AG · 2007 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK110294 High Flow Insufflation Unit Uhi-4Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2011 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations backK122180 High Flow Insufflantion UnitOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · Recalled (Class I)
- 4 generations backK143404 SurgiQuest AirSeal iFS SystemSurgiquest, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK172516 SurgiQuest AIRSEAL iFS SystemConmed Corporation · 2018
- 2 generations backK193520 EVA 15 InsufflatorPalliare, Ltd. · 2020
- 1 generation backK202799 EVA15Palliare, Ltd. · 2020
- This deviceK222901 EVA15 insufflatorPalliare, Ltd. · 2023
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K964171 | Vasoview Balloon Dissection System | Origin Medsystems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K981700 | Vasoview Dissection/Vessel Harvesting System | Origin Medsystems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K030512 | Guidant Vasoview Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System | Guidant Corp. | 2003 | 1 |
| −8 | K060723 | 40 L High Flow Insufflator F113 | W.O.M. World of Medicine AG | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K063367 | 45L Core Insufflator, Model F114 | W.O.M. World of Medicine AG | 2007 | 4 |
| −6 | K110294 | High Flow Insufflation Unit Uhi-4 | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2011 | Class I |
| −5 | K122180 | High Flow Insufflantion Unit | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2012 | Class I |
| −4 | K143404 | SurgiQuest AirSeal iFS System | Surgiquest, Inc. | 2015 | 11 |
| −3 | K172516 | SurgiQuest AIRSEAL iFS System | Conmed Corporation | 2018 | — |
| −2 | K193520 | EVA 15 Insufflator | Palliare, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| −1 | K202799 | EVA15 | Palliare, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K222901 | EVA15 insufflator | Palliare, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K230474 | EVA5 Insufflator | Palliare, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K262152 | VS-370CF, VS-370CT | VISION MEDICAL Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K232902 | EVA15 insufflator | Palliare, Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
3 devices in this family have 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 HIF device
- #1 K250388 Endoflator +score 15.8 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K202799 | EVA15Summary page 4…884.1730 Regulation Name: Laparoscopic insufflator Product Code: HIF, FCX Predicate Device: K202799 – Palliare EVA15 Common/Usual Name: CO2 insufflator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.1… | 2020 |
| † | K153513 | Insufflator 50L FM134 | 2016 |
| † | K153515 | Unnamed device | |
| † | K193520 | EVA 15 Insufflator | 2020 |
| † | K202922 | END 200 Endoscopic Tubeset | 2021 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
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.
- K122180High Flow Insufflantion UnitOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2012 · 5 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K110294High Flow Insufflation Unit Uhi-4Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2011 · 6 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K014166Uhi-3 High Flow Insufflation UnitOlympus Optical Co., Ltd. · 2002 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 2002 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 26 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 9 of the 33 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K230474 (Palliare, Ltd., 2023) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HIF devicesHIF Insufflator, Laparoscopic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HIF
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HIF
210in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HIF
12so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HIF
1,507in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HIF, 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 | 4 | 140 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 4 | 191 | 0 | 21 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 41 |
| 2011 | 5 | 128 | 0 | 44 |
| 2012 | 5 | 138 | 0 | 38 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 40 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 43 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 30 |
| 2016 | 3 | 88 | 1 | 72 |
| 2017 | 5 | 242 | 0 | 68 |
| 2018 | 3 | 207 | 1 | 97 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 128 |
| 2020 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 360 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 654 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 667 |
| 2023 | 7 | 134 | 1 (1) | 890 |
| 2024 | 4 | 170 | 0 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 3 | 210 | 0 | 1,507 |
| 2026 | 3 | 265 | 12 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The EVA15 Insufflator is intended for use in diagnostic and/or therapeutic endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures to distend the abdomen, rectum, colon, esophagus, stomach or thoracic cavity with up to 25 mmHg pressure, by filling it with gas and to evacuate surgical smoke.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K222901 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K222901: EVA15 insufflator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K222901
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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