510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVCS-a Series Clamp
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vascular Control Systems, Inc. · DXC Clamp, Vascular
Cleared on Feb 15, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K973080 (Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc., 1998) and 1 other predicate after a 246-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 15, 2002
- Review
- 246 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DXC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K935994 (1995). 2 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK935994 PW Doppler Vascular ProbesKoven Technology, Inc. · 1995
- This deviceK011863 VCS-a Series ClampVascular Control Systems, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK023154 VCS-a Series Clamp with Doppler Ultrasound, Model 09-0007-01 and…Vascular Control Systems, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK032125 Cstat, Models 09-0014-01 and 09-0014-02Vascular Control Systems, Inc. · 2004
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K935994 | PW Doppler Vascular Probes | Koven Technology, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K011863 | VCS-a Series Clamp | Vascular Control Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K023154 | VCS-a Series Clamp with Doppler Ultrasound, Model 09-0007-01 and 09-0007-02 | Vascular Control Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +2 | K032125 | Cstat, Models 09-0014-01 and 09-0014-02 | Vascular Control Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new DXC device
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What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K973080 | Surgical Vascular ClampSummary page 1…Clamp (21 CFR §870.4450) e Common or usual name: Vascular Clamp e Trade or proprietary name: VCS-A Series Clamp with Ultrasound Doppler . PREDICATE DEVICES o 510(k)# K973080 o Company: Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. e Device Classification: Class Il e Device Name: Surgical Vascular Clamp e (Clearance Dat… | 1998 |
| * | K935994 | PW Doppler Vascular ProbesSummary page 1…10(k)# K973080 o Company: Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. e Device Classification: Class Il e Device Name: Surgical Vascular Clamp e (Clearance Date: Feb 23, 1998 o 510(k)# K935994 o Company: Koven Technologies, Inc. e Device Classification: Class I o Device Name: PW Doppler Vascular Probes e (Clearance Date:… | 1995 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K023154 | VCS-a Series Clamp with Doppler Ultrasound, Model 09-0007-01 and 09-0007-02 | 2002 | 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?
How does its category compare?
All DXC devicesDXC Clamp, Vascular: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DXC
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DXC
215in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DXC
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DXC
442in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DXC, 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 | 10 | 52 | 0 | 298 |
| 2008 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 302 |
| 2009 | 4 | 83 | 2 | 539 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 1 | 600 |
| 2011 | 6 | 51 | 3 | 691 |
| 2012 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 548 |
| 2013 | 14 | 89 | 0 | 920 |
| 2014 | 4 | 157 | 1 | 494 |
| 2015 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 374 |
| 2016 | 3 | 91 | 0 | 494 |
| 2017 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 416 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 391 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 393 |
| 2020 | 3 | 209 | 0 | 404 |
| 2021 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 371 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 273 |
| 2023 | 4 | 215 | 2 | 674 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 375 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 442 |
| 2026 | 4 | 125 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VCS-A Series Clamp is indicated for use in the temporary occlusion of blood vessels during vascular surgical procedures.
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/K011863 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K011863: VCS-a Series Clamp.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K011863
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026