510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSupramid Extra Sutures
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
S. Jackson, Inc. · GAR Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide
Cleared on Oct 25, 1990 after a 57-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 25, 1990
- Review
- 57 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GAR
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK904052 Supramid Extra SuturesS. Jackson, Inc. · 1990
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK143582 Mopylen, Resopren, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Resolon, Polyamide…Resorba Medical GmbH · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K143582Mopylen, Resopren, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Resolon, Polyamide Pseudo, SteelResorba Medical GmbH · 2015 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K904052 | Supramid Extra Sutures | S. Jackson, Inc. | 1990 | — |
| +1 | K143582 | Mopylen, Resopren, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Resolon, Polyamide Pseudo, Steel | Resorba Medical GmbH | 2015 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 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? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K143582 | Mopylen, Resopren, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Resolon, Polyamide Pseudo, Steel | 2015 | 0 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K143582 (Resorba Medical GmbH, 2015) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GAR devicesGAR Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GAR
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GAR
Too few GAR 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · GAR
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GAR
823in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GAR, 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 | 18 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 42 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 103 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 86 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 124 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 180 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 541 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 518 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 384 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 532 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 549 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 1 | 607 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 668 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 823 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K904052 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K904052: Supramid Extra Sutures.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K904052
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026