510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSuper C Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter, Model DC-36 Series, DC-40 Series, DC-45 Series
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Horizon Medical Products, Inc. · MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Cleared on Oct 31, 2001 as substantially equivalent to K925819 (Akcess Medical Products, Inc., 1994) and 3 other predicates after a 133-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1994. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 31, 2001
- Review
- 133 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MSD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K925819 (1994). 4 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK925819 AKCESS0CATH KitAkcess Medical Products, Inc. · 1994
- This deviceK011916 Super C Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter, Model DC-36 Series…Horizon Medical Products, Inc. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022905 Lifejet F16 Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic CatheterHorizon Medical Products, Inc. · 2002
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K022905Lifejet F16 Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic CatheterHorizon Medical Products, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K925819 | AKCESS0CATH Kit | Akcess Medical Products, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K011916 | Super C Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter, Model DC-36 Series, DC-40… | Horizon Medical Products, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K022905 | Lifejet F16 Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter | Horizon Medical Products, Inc. | 2002 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 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 MSD device
- #1 K241581 Hemodialysis Catheterscore 12.3 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K925819 | AKCESS0CATH KitSummary page 1…uper C™ Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter Predicate 5§10(k)s: Akcess Cath Permanent Silicone Catheter - Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Chronic Dual Lumen Catheter (K925819); Vascath Opti-Flow (K981994 & K010567) and Ash Split Cath (K972207) June 18, 2001 Proprietary to Horizon Medica… | 1994 |
| * | K981994 | Vascath Opti-Flow Long Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis CatheterSummary page 1…s Chronic Catheter Predicate 5§10(k)s: Akcess Cath Permanent Silicone Catheter - Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Chronic Dual Lumen Catheter (K925819); Vascath Opti-Flow (K981994 & K010567) and Ash Split Cath (K972207) June 18, 2001 Proprietary to Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Device Desc… | 1998 |
| * | K010567 | Optiflow Catheter #5641190 Catheter Only #5643150 Catheter Kit #5631000 Catheterless…Summary page 1…Catheter Predicate 5§10(k)s: Akcess Cath Permanent Silicone Catheter - Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Chronic Dual Lumen Catheter (K925819); Vascath Opti-Flow (K981994 & K010567) and Ash Split Cath (K972207) June 18, 2001 Proprietary to Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Device Description: T… | 2001 |
| * | K972207 | Medcomp Ash Split-Cath 28CM, Medcomp Ash Split-Cath 32CMSummary page 1…Akcess Cath Permanent Silicone Catheter - Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Chronic Dual Lumen Catheter (K925819); Vascath Opti-Flow (K981994 & K010567) and Ash Split Cath (K972207) June 18, 2001 Proprietary to Horizon Medical Products, Inc. Device Description: The Super C™ Hemodialysis/Aphe… | 1998 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K022905 | Lifejet F16 Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter | 2002 | 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?
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K022905 (Horizon Medical Products, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MSD devicesMSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MSD
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MSD
153in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MSD
1in 2013
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MSD
1,054in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MSD, 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 | 7 | 92 | 0 | 118 |
| 2008 | 3 | 89 | 47 | 174 |
| 2009 | 6 | 81 | 49 | 173 |
| 2010 | 4 | 116 | 11 | 306 |
| 2011 | 7 | 70 | 24 | 268 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 367 |
| 2013 | 5 | 105 | 1 | 363 |
| 2014 | 8 | 246 | 0 | 506 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 550 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 532 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 484 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 463 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 645 |
| 2020 | 4 | 106 | 0 | 401 |
| 2021 | 4 | 153 | 0 | 523 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 610 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 542 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 841 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,054 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 4 (4) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Super C™ Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter is indicated for use in attaining short and long term vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion or apheresis therapy via the jugular or subclavian vein. The catheter is intended for implantation dwell time of greater than 30 days.
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/K011916 · printed Nov 5, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K011916: Super C Hemodialysis/Apheresis Chronic Catheter, Model DC-36 Series, DC-40 Series, DC-45 Series.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K011916
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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