510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGynethotics™ Pessary
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cosm Medical · HHW Pessary, Vaginal
Cleared on Mar 6, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K013289 (Bioteque America, Inc., 2001) and 3 other predicates after a 260-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1998.
- Decided
- Mar 6, 2024
- Review
- 260 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HHW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K974116 (1998). 4 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK974116 Pelvx Incontinence RingDeschutes Medical Products, Inc. · 1998
- This deviceK231786 Gynethotics™ PessaryCosm Medical · 2024
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K974116 | Pelvx Incontinence Ring | Deschutes Medical Products, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K231786 | Gynethotics™ Pessary | Cosm Medical | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 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 HHW? 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 HHW device
- #1 K253698 Milex™ Incontinence Dish Pessaries; Milex™…score 11.0 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K013289 | Bioteque Vaginal PessariesSummary page 5…ate Devices Name Manufacturer 510(k) Bioteque Vaginal Pessary Bioteque America, Inc. K013289 (primary) Panpac vaginal pessary Panpac Medical Corporation K092981 Flexi-Shelf… | 2001 |
| * | K092981 | Panpac Vaginal PessarySummary page 5…Bioteque Vaginal Pessary Bioteque America, Inc. K013289 (primary) Panpac vaginal pessary Panpac Medical Corporation K092981 Flexi-Shelf Panpac Medical Corporation K173351 PelvX Incontinence Ring DesChu… | 2010 |
| * | K173351 | Panpac Flexi Shelf PessarySummary page 5…(primary) Panpac vaginal pessary Panpac Medical Corporation K092981 Flexi-Shelf Panpac Medical Corporation K173351 PelvX Incontinence Ring DesChutes Medical Products K974116 The predicate devices have not been s… | 2018 |
| * | K974116 | Pelvx Incontinence RingSummary page 5…K092981 Flexi-Shelf Panpac Medical Corporation K173351 PelvX Incontinence Ring DesChutes Medical Products K974116 The predicate devices have not been subject to a design-related recall. 16.2.4. Intended Use Gynethotics pessa… | 1998 |
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?
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K013289.
How does its category compare?
All HHW devicesHHW Pessary, Vaginal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HHW
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HHW
263in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HHW
1in 2015
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HHW
39in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HHW, 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 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 401 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 | 263 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Gynethotics Ring Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse. Gynethotics Ring with Support Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse. Gynethotics Ring with Knob Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse, and stress urinary incontinence. Gynethotics Ring with Support and Knob is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse, and…
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Gynethotics Ring Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse.
Gynethotics Ring with Support Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse.
Gynethotics Ring with Knob Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse, and stress urinary incontinence.
Gynethotics Ring with Support and Knob is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) pelvic organ prolapse, and stress urinary incontinence.
Gynethotics Incontinence Ring Pessary is indicated for use in cases of stress urinary incontinence.
Gynethotics Marland Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) and moderate (Stage II) pelvic organ prolapse, and stress urinary incontinence.
Gynethotics Marland with Support Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) and moderate (Stage II) pelvic organ prolapse, and stress urinary incontinence.
Gynethotics Gellhorn Pessary is indicated for use in cases of mild (Stage I) to severe (Stage III or procidentia) pelvic organ prolapse.
Gynethotics Cube Pessary is indicated for use in cases of moderate (Stage II) to severe (Stage III or procidentia) pelvic organ prolapse.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K231786 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K231786: Gynethotics™ Pessary.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K231786
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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