510(k) · Decided
Recalled · 2007Coolgard 3000, Cooline, Start-UP, Models 3000, CL-2085B, CL-2295A, CG-500D
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Alsius Corp. · NCX System, Hypothermia, Intravenous, Cooling
Cleared on Aug 1, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K001520 (Alpha Omega, Inc., 2000) and 3 other predicates after a 583-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1982. 3 of the 20 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 11 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 6 times.
- Decided
- Aug 1, 2003
- Review
- 583 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NCX
- Recalls
- 6
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K820648 (1982). 8 ancestors in all. 11 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly. 3 of the 20 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 2 generations backK820648 Arrow M.I.S. Multi-Lumen CatheterizaArrow Intl., Inc. · 1982 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK970864 Arrow-Howes Large Bore Multi-Lumen Central Venous CathetersArrow Intl., Inc. · 1997 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK014241 Coolgard 3000, Cooline, Start-UP, Models 3000, CL-2085B, CL-2295A…Alsius Corp. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK101987 Cool Line Catheter, Model CL-2295A, Icy Catheter, Model IC-3893A and…Zoll Circulation · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK150046 Start-Up Kit (SUK), Cool Line Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter…Zoll Circulation, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK141139 Solex Intravascular Heat Exchange CatheterZoll Circulation · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK153226 Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ZOLL Start-Up KitZoll Circulation, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK213031 Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, Cool Line…Zoll Circulation, Inc. · 2021
Showing 5 of 11 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 11 · See all- K101987Cool Line Catheter, Model CL-2295A, Icy Catheter, Model IC-3893A and Quattro Catheter…Zoll Circulation · 2010 · cites it directly6descendants
- K150046Start-Up Kit (SUK), Cool Line Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ICY Intravascular…Zoll Circulation, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly4descendants
- K141139Solex Intravascular Heat Exchange CatheterZoll Circulation · 2014 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K153226Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ZOLL Start-Up KitZoll Circulation, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly3descendants
- K213031Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, Cool Line Intravascular Heat Exchange…Zoll Circulation, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on2descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K820648 | Arrow M.I.S. Multi-Lumen Catheteriza | Arrow Intl., Inc. | 1982 | 7 |
| −1 | K970864 | Arrow-Howes Large Bore Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheters | Arrow Intl., Inc. | 1997 | Class I |
| 0 (this device) | K014241 | Coolgard 3000, Cooline, Start-UP, Models 3000, CL-2085B, CL-2295A, CG-500D | Alsius Corp. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K101987 | Cool Line Catheter, Model CL-2295A, Icy Catheter, Model IC-3893A and Quattro… | Zoll Circulation | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K150046 | Start-Up Kit (SUK), Cool Line Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ICY… | Zoll Circulation, Inc. | 2015 | 21 |
| +2 | K141139 | Solex Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter | Zoll Circulation | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K153226 | Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ZOLL Start-Up Kit | Zoll Circulation, Inc. | 2016 | 4 |
| +2 | K213031 | Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, Cool Line Intravascular Heat… | Zoll Circulation, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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.
3 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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 NCX device
- #1 K213031 Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter…score 10.9 · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K001520 | Alpha Omega Dual Cooler-Heater | 2000 |
| * | K001546 | ALLON 2001 | 2000 |
| * | K962577 | Arrowgard Blue Quad-Lumen Central Venous CatheterSummary page 2…OOl 546; S.E. 06-08-2000 ARROWgard Blue Quad-Lumen Central Venous Catheter Arrow International, Inc., Reading PA K962577; S.E. 08-21-1997 Arrow-Howes Large Bore Multi Lumen central venous catheter Arrow Internati… | 1997 |
| * | K970864 | Arrow-Howes Large Bore Multi-Lumen Central Venous CathetersSummary page 2…S.E. 08-21-1997 Arrow-Howes Large Bore Multi Lumen central venous catheter Arrow International, Inc., Reading PA K970864; S.E. 09-17-1997 indications for Use The Alsius CoolGard@3000 and Cool Line TM Catheter Thermal Regulation System is… | 1997 |
What descends from it? (11)
See all 115 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K101987 | Cool Line Catheter, Model CL-2295A, Icy Catheter, Model IC-3893A and Quattro Catheter… | 2010 | 6 |
| K150046 | Start-Up Kit (SUK), Cool Line Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ICY Intravascular… | 2015 | 4 |
| K153226 | Solex 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter, ZOLL Start-Up Kit | 2016 | 3 |
| K033623 | Celsius Control System | 2004 | 2 |
| K051912 | Cool Line Catheter Kit, Models CL-2085B, CL-2295A; Icy Catheter Kit, Model IC-3585A… | 2005 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2007 | Not classified | Z-0502-2007 | Other | Testing by Alsius has identified that 6-10% of catheters from the three affected lots may exhibit a significant reduction in their heat exchange capacity. |
| Jan 1, 2007 | Not classified | Z-0503-2007 | Other | Testing by Alsius has identified that 6-10% of catheters from the three affected lots may exhibit a significant reduction in their heat exchange capacity. |
| Nov 9, 2005 | Not classified | Z-0369-06 | Other | Alsius has found that fluid spills or ingress may result in an alarm condition. The potential health risk involved in this state can be the discontinuance of therapy. |
| Jul 25, 2005 | Not classified | Z-1397-05 | Other | Firm wants users to be aware not to leave the units in standby mode for more than an hour in rooms in excess of 75 F due to risk of an alarm mode being generated due to overheating. |
| Nov 10, 2004 | Not classified | Z-0258-05 | Other | Product alarms that there may be a power supply interruption. |
| Jun 21, 2004 | Not classified | Z-1159-04 | Other | Higher than expected rate of pump alarms occur under specific conditions. |
The 5 latest of 6 recalls; the web page lists all.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K970864Arrow-Howes Large Bore Multi-Lumen Central Venous CathetersArrow Intl., Inc. · 1997 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K895417Arrow Large-Bore Dual Lumen Hemodialysis KitArrow Intl., Inc. · 1990 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 1990 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K862056[Central Venous][Multi-Lumen] Catheter W/Flex TipArrow Intl., Inc. · 1986 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 15.5 years on median.
- 5 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K101987 (Zoll Circulation, 2010) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K001520.
How does its category compare?
All NCX devicesNCX System, Hypothermia, Intravenous, Cooling: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · NCX
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NCX
204in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NCX
28in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NCX
273in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NCX, 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 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 | 129 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 31 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 1 | 41 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2016 | 3 | 204 | 0 | 311 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 450 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 509 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 436 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 415 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 28 | 461 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 511 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 373 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 343 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 273 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Alsius CoolGardB 3000 and Cool Line Catheter Thermal Regulation System is indicated for use in fever reduction, as an adjunct to other antipyretic therapy, in patients with cerebral infarction and intracerebral hemorrhage who require access to the central venous circulation and who are intubated and sedated.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K014241 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K014241: Coolgard 3000, Cooline, Start-UP, Models 3000, CL-2085B, CL-2295A, CG-500D.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K014241
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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