510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2008General Equipment Cover
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Contour Fabricators, Inc. · IZL System, X-Ray, Mobile
Cleared on Jan 17, 1979 after a 26-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 5 times.
- Decided
- Jan 17, 1979
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IZL
- Recalls
- 5
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK782155 General Equipment CoverContour Fabricators, Inc. · 1979
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK970185 Sterile Disposable Equipment Magnet CoverContour Fabricators, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK964141 GE Sterile Disposable Equipment Coil CoverContour Fabricators, Inc. · 1997
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K782155 | General Equipment Cover | Contour Fabricators, Inc. | 1979 | — |
| +1 | K970185 | Sterile Disposable Equipment Magnet Cover | Contour Fabricators, Inc. | 1997 | 5 |
| +1 | K964141 | GE Sterile Disposable Equipment Coil Cover | Contour Fabricators, Inc. | 1997 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2008 | Not classified | Z-1730-2009 | Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results | GE Healthcare has found that the sterile products manufactured by Contour Fabricators, Inc. (CFI) for GE healthcare (GEHC) may have sterile seals that could be compromised during the shelf life of the products. This issue could result in… |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Not classified | Z-1706-2009 | Packaging process control | GE Healthcare has found that the sterile products manufactured by Contour Fabricators, Inc. (CFI) for GE healthcare (GEHC) may have seals that could be compromised during the shelf life of the products. This issue could result in the… |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Not classified | Z-1708-2009 | Packaging process control | GE Healthcare has found that the sterile products manufactured by Contour Fabricators, Inc. (CFI) for GE healthcare (GEHC) may have seals that could be compromised during the shelf life of the products. This issue could result in the… |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Not classified | Z-1707-2009 | Packaging process control | GE Healthcare has found that the sterile products manufactured by Contour Fabricators, Inc. (CFI) for GE healthcare (GEHC) may have seals that could be compromised during the shelf life of the products. This issue could result in the… |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Not classified | Z-1709-2009 | Packaging process control | GE Healthcare has found that the sterile products manufactured by Contour Fabricators, Inc. (CFI) for GE healthcare (GEHC) may have seals that could be compromised during the shelf life of the products. This issue could result in the… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K970185 (Contour Fabricators, Inc., 1997) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All IZL devicesIZL System, X-Ray, Mobile: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · IZL
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IZL
153in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IZL
47in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IZL
27in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IZL, 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 | 3 | 30 | 7 | 16 |
| 2008 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 27 |
| 2009 | 3 | 125 | 0 | 35 |
| 2010 | 3 | 65 | 4 | 75 |
| 2011 | 6 | 66 | 6 | 118 |
| 2012 | 3 | 83 | 5 | 24 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 10 | 17 |
| 2014 | 7 | 104 | 4 | 51 |
| 2015 | 4 | 88 | 4 | 30 |
| 2016 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 33 |
| 2017 | 7 | 45 | 0 | 35 |
| 2018 | 8 | 47 | 0 | 27 |
| 2019 | 9 | 33 | 2 | 40 |
| 2020 | 9 | 43 | 1 | 48 |
| 2021 | 13 | 48 | 0 | 47 |
| 2022 | 16 | 89 | 1 | 32 |
| 2023 | 3 | 55 | 6 | 77 |
| 2024 | 9 | 159 | 5 | 39 |
| 2025 | 11 | 153 | 47 | 27 |
| 2026 | 6 | 157 | 5 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K782155 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K782155: General Equipment Cover.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K782155
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026