510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModel 6495 Bipolar Temporary Myocardial Pacing Lead
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Vascular · LDF Electrode, Pacemaker, Temporary
Cleared on Aug 14, 2001 after a 13-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 14, 2001
- Review
- 13 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LDF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK012460 Model 6495 Bipolar Temporary Myocardial Pacing LeadMedtronic Vascular · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK140972 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Unipolar Temporary Atrial…Medtronic, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK171253 Streamline 6491 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Streamline…Medtronic · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK190716 Streamline 6491 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Streamline…Medtronic · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK242705 Streamline Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead (6491)…Medtronic, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K140972Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Unipolar Temporary Atrial Pacing Lead…Medtronic, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly3descendants
- K171253Streamline 6491 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Streamline 6492 Unipolar…Medtronic · 2017 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K190716Streamline 6491 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Streamline 6492 Unipolar…Medtronic · 2019 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K242705Streamline Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead (6491) Streamline Unipolar Temporary…Medtronic, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K012460 | Model 6495 Bipolar Temporary Myocardial Pacing Lead | Medtronic Vascular | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K140972 | Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Unipolar Temporary Atrial Pacing… | Medtronic, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K171253 | Streamline 6491 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Streamline 6492… | Medtronic | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K190716 | Streamline 6491 Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Streamline 6492… | Medtronic | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K242705 | Streamline Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead (6491) Streamline Unipolar… | Medtronic, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
Planning a device in LDF? 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 LDF device
- #1 K241334 Semi-Floating Temporary Pacing Electrode…score 12.1 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Model 6495 Bipolar Temporary Myocardial Pacing Lead Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K140972 | Unipolar Pediatric Temporary Pacing Lead, Unipolar Temporary Atrial Pacing Lead… | 2014 | 3 |
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, K140972 (Medtronic, Inc., 2014) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LDF devicesLDF Electrode, Pacemaker, Temporary: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LDF
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LDF
266in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LDF
1in 2018
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LDF
139in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LDF, 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 | 25 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 2 | 18 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 2 | 44 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 48 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 1 | 35 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 1 | 68 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 74 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 68 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 81 |
| 2016 | 3 | 138 | 0 | 90 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 79 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 1 (1) | 91 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 130 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 83 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 125 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 117 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 212 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 190 |
| 2025 | 5 | 266 | 0 | 139 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Model 6495 Bipolar Temporary Myocardial Pacing Lead is designed for temporary atrial and ventricular pacing and sensing for a contemplated implant duration of 7 days or less.
The device is supplied sterile and intended for single use only.
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/K012460 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K012460: Model 6495 Bipolar Temporary Myocardial Pacing Lead.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K012460
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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