# K014187: Autovac Orthopedic Autotransfusion System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Boehringer Laboratories
- Decided: Feb 6, 2002 after 47 days
- Product code: CAC (Apparatus, Autotransfusion)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5830
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Indications for use
The Autovac TC system is indicated for the continuous collection and infusion of wound drainage from orthopedic procedures such as Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement and Spinal Fusion. The blood is to be collected via a surgical drain tube placed in the operative site.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K014187
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology