510(k) · Cleared
ClearedProgrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sofradim Production · FTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric
Cleared on Jan 18, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K220586 (Sofradim Production, 2022) after a 163-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1999. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 18, 2024
- Review
- 163 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FTL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K991400 (1999). 35 ancestors in all, the oldest K810428 (1981). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK991400 Parietene Polypropylene MeshSofradim Production · 1999
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK142908 Parietex Monofilament Polyester Mesh (new name: Parietex Lightweight…Sofradim Production · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK150091 Versatex Monofilament MeshSofradim Production · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK220586 Symbotex Composite Mesh, ProGrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh…Sofradim Production · 2022
- This deviceK232373 Progrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene MeshSofradim Production · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK243315 ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene MeshSofradim Production · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253956 ProGrip™ advanced self-gripping polypropylene mesh (ADG1510…Sofradim Production · 2026
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK991400 Parietene Polypropylene MeshSofradim Production · 1999
- 8 generations backK033376 Ugytex MeshSofradim Production · 2004
- 7 generations backK040998 Modification to Parietex Composite (Pco) MeshSofradim Production · 2004
- 6 generations backK081126 Parietex Composite Mono PM MeshSofradim Production · 2008 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK090858 Parietex Monofilament Polyester MeshSofradim Production · 2009
- 4 generations backK131969 Symbotex (TM) Composite MeshSofradim Production · 2013
- 3 generations backK142908 Parietex Monofilament Polyester Mesh (new name: Parietex Lightweight…Sofradim Production · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK150091 Versatex Monofilament MeshSofradim Production · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK220586 Symbotex Composite Mesh, ProGrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh…Sofradim Production · 2022
- This deviceK232373 Progrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene MeshSofradim Production · 2024
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K991400 | Parietene Polypropylene Mesh | Sofradim Production | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K033376 | Ugytex Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K040998 | Modification to Parietex Composite (Pco) Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K081126 | Parietex Composite Mono PM Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2008 | 1 |
| −5 | K090858 | Parietex Monofilament Polyester Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K131969 | Symbotex (TM) Composite Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2013 | — |
| −3 | K142908 | Parietex Monofilament Polyester Mesh (new name: Parietex Lightweight Mesh)… | Sofradim Production | 2014 | 1 |
| −2 | K150091 | Versatex Monofilament Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2015 | 2 |
| −1 | K220586 | Symbotex Composite Mesh, ProGrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh, Parietex… | Sofradim Production | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K232373 | Progrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K243315 | ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh | Sofradim Production | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K253956 | ProGrip™ advanced self-gripping polypropylene mesh (ADG1510, ADG2015, ADG3020… | Sofradim Production | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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 FTL? 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 FTL device
- #1 K220091 Poly-Tape/Infinity-Lock Soft Tissue…score 16.8 · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K220586 | Symbotex Composite Mesh, ProGrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh, Parietex Hydrophilic 2D…Summary page 5…lassification name: Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric Product code: FTL Regulation number: 21 CFR 878.3300 510(k) Number: K220586 Manufacturer: Sofradim Production (subsidiary of Covidien llc) 116, avenue du Formans… | 2022 |
| † | K172089 | PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Mesh | 2017 |
| † | K220540 | ProGrip Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh | 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K243315 | ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh | 2025 | 1 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 25 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 9 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K243315 (Sofradim Production, 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FTL devicesFTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FTL
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FTL
30in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FTL
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FTL
3,487in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FTL, 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 | 20 | 92 | 2 | 1,737 |
| 2008 | 23 | 114 | 1 | 1,569 |
| 2009 | 15 | 97 | 1 | 1,906 |
| 2010 | 18 | 132 | 12 | 2,175 |
| 2011 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 3,608 |
| 2012 | 12 | 213 | 2 | 14,700 |
| 2013 | 8 | 90 | 1 | 26,519 |
| 2014 | 11 | 70 | 3 | 2,683 |
| 2015 | 12 | 121 | 0 | 2,526 |
| 2016 | 3 | 186 | 0 | 2,417 |
| 2017 | 6 | 132 | 1 | 3,947 |
| 2018 | 12 | 105 | 1 | 11,893 |
| 2019 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 21,724 |
| 2020 | 5 | 138 | 1 | 18,819 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 16,284 |
| 2022 | 6 | 195 | 0 | 11,439 |
| 2023 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 8,025 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 8,565 |
| 2025 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 3,487 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh is intended to be used for the reinforcement of abdominal wall soft tissues where weakness exists in procedures involving inguinal and ventral hernia repair by open approach.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K232373 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K232373: Progrip™ Self-Gripping Polypropylene Mesh.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K232373
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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