510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCes Vascular Occlusion System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. · HCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization
Cleared on Jun 4, 1998 as substantially equivalent to K964367 (Cordis Neurovascular, Inc., 1997) and 2 other predicates after a 303-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1989. 1 of the 86 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 79 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 4, 1998
- Review
- 303 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HCG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K891688 (1989). 6 ancestors in all. 79 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 86 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 2 generations backK891688 Coil and Coil Delivery SystemTarget Therapeutics · 1989
- 1 generation backK964367 Ces Vascular Occlusion SystemCordis Neurovascular, Inc. · 1997
- This deviceK972881 Ces Vascular Occlusion SystemCordis Neurovascular, Inc. · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 78 of its ownK983483 Vascular Occlusion SystemCordis Neurovascular, Inc. · 1999
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 41 of its ownK993455 Flipper Detachable Embolization CoilCook, Inc. · 2000
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 38 of its ownK031810 Amplatzer Vascular PlugAga Medical Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 32 of its ownK071962 Vascular Occlusion System (Trufill Pushable Coils and Trupush Coil…Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 31 of its ownK073442 Micrus Microcoil SystemsMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2008
Showing 5 of 79 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K220040 CEREPAK Uniform, Uniform XL, Uniform 3D…6 generations on · 2022
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 79 · See all- K983483Vascular Occlusion SystemCordis Neurovascular, Inc. · 1999 · cites it directly78descendants
- K993455Flipper Detachable Embolization CoilCook, Inc. · 2000 · 2 generations on41descendants
- K031810Amplatzer Vascular PlugAga Medical Corp. · 2003 · 3 generations on38descendants
- K071962Vascular Occlusion System (Trufill Pushable Coils and Trupush Coil Pusher)Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on32descendants
- K073442Micrus Microcoil SystemsMicrus Endovascular Corporation · 2008 · 3 generations on31descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K891688 | Coil and Coil Delivery System | Target Therapeutics | 1989 | — |
| −1 | K964367 | Ces Vascular Occlusion System | Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K972881 | Ces Vascular Occlusion System | Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K983483 | Vascular Occlusion System | Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| +2 | K993455 | Flipper Detachable Embolization Coil | Cook, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| +3 | K031810 | Amplatzer Vascular Plug | Aga Medical Corp. | 2003 | 1 |
| +2 | K071962 | Vascular Occlusion System (Trufill Pushable Coils and Trupush Coil Pusher) | Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +3 | K073442 | Micrus Microcoil Systems | Micrus Endovascular Corporation | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 7 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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 HCG device
- #1 K252700 Optima Coil System (Optima Packing Coil System)score 20.6 · 26 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K964367 | Ces Vascular Occlusion SystemSummary page 1…h™ Embolic Coil Pusher (or CES Coil Pusher) Predicate The predicate devices are listed in the table below. Devices CES Pushable Coils Cordis Endovascular Systems, Inc. K964367, 1/30/97 HCG Helix Shaped Coils Target Therapeutics K913312, 1/08/91 HCG with Dacron Fibers Hilal Embolization Cook, Inc. K90133… | 1997 |
| * | K913312 | Helix Shaped Coils with Dacron Fibers, ModifiedSummary page 1…redicate devices are listed in the table below. Devices CES Pushable Coils Cordis Endovascular Systems, Inc. K964367, 1/30/97 HCG Helix Shaped Coils Target Therapeutics K913312, 1/08/91 HCG with Dacron Fibers Hilal Embolization Cook, Inc. K901337, 11/09/90 HCG Microcoil Classification Class 111 Perform… | 1991 |
| * | K901337 | Hilal Embolization Microcoil (TM)Summary page 1…oils Cordis Endovascular Systems, Inc. K964367, 1/30/97 HCG Helix Shaped Coils Target Therapeutics K913312, 1/08/91 HCG with Dacron Fibers Hilal Embolization Cook, Inc. K901337, 11/09/90 HCG Microcoil Classification Class 111 Performance Performance standards have not been established by the FDA under S… | 1990 |
What descends from it? (79)
See all 792 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 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.
- K220040CEREPAK Uniform, Uniform XL, Uniform 3D, Heliform Soft, Heliform XtraSoft, Heliform XL, Heliform XtraSoft…Medos International SARL · 2022 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2022 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 9 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.4 years on median.
- 1 of the 6 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K983483 (Cordis Neurovascular, Inc., 1999) has gone furthest, with 78 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K964367.
How does its category compare?
All HCG devicesHCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HCG
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HCG
107in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HCG
1in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HCG
537in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HCG, 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 | 8 | 50 | 1 | 326 |
| 2008 | 9 | 71 | 3 | 730 |
| 2009 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 821 |
| 2010 | 8 | 72 | 2 | 851 |
| 2011 | 9 | 78 | 1 | 894 |
| 2012 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 1,146 |
| 2013 | 7 | 67 | 2 | 1,103 |
| 2014 | 5 | 66 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 2015 | 5 | 60 | 0 | 1,598 |
| 2016 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 1,991 |
| 2017 | 5 | 97 | 0 | 2,494 |
| 2018 | 4 | 173 | 0 | 2,058 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,763 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,754 |
| 2021 | 5 | 103 | 0 | 2,268 |
| 2022 | 3 | 114 | 2 | 663 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 568 |
| 2024 | 4 | 49 | 1 | 552 |
| 2025 | 3 | 107 | 1 (1) | 537 |
| 2026 | 4 | 30 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
CES Pushable Coils may be used to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in vessels of the neurovasculature for the interventional management of arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas and other vascular lesions of the brain, spinal cord, and spine.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K972881 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K972881: Ces Vascular Occlusion System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K972881
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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