# K013162: 14F X 24CM Ash Split-Cath,14F X 28CM Ash Split-Cath, 14F X 32CM Ash Split-Cath, 14FX36CM Ash Split-Cath, 14F X 40CM Ash

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Medcomp
- Decided: Oct 19, 2001 after 28 days
- Product code: KNT (Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.5980
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K972207 (1998). 1 ancestor in all.
5 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K972207: Medcomp Ash Split-Cath 28CM, Medcomp Ash Split-Cath 32CM, Medcomp (1998) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K020936: 10F X 18CM Pediatric Ash Split Cath XL, Model ASPC18P-XL; 10F X 24CM Pediatric Ash Split-Cath XL, Model ASPC24P-XL (2002), 3 descendants of its own
- K200627: GlidePath 10F Long-Term Dialysis Catheter (2020), 2 descendants of its own
- K202150: GlidePath 7.5F Long-Term Dialysis Catheter (2020), 1 descendant of its own
- K241581: Hemodialysis Catheter (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K020315: 14F X 55CM Ash Split-Cath XL, Model ASPC55-XL (2002), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Medcomp Ash Split-Cath is indicated for use in attaining long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. It may be inserted percutaneously and is ideally placed in the internal jugular vein of an adult patient. Alternate insertion site includes the subclavian vein as required.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K013162
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology