510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAvid-Nit Nerve Stimulation Needles
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Avid N.I.T., Inc. · CAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit
Cleared on Jul 16, 2002 after a 202-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 16, 2002
- Review
- 202 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK014246 Avid-Nit Nerve Stimulation NeedlesAvid N.I.T., Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK173321 StimuQuik 21G x 9cm (3.5”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, StimuQuik…Teleflex Medical · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK122690 Ultraquik Peripheral Nerve Block NeedleArrow International, Inc. · 2012
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K014246 | Avid-Nit Nerve Stimulation Needles | Avid N.I.T., Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K173321 | StimuQuik 21G x 9cm (3.5”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, StimuQuik Echo 21G x… | Teleflex Medical | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K122690 | Ultraquik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle | Arrow International, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (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 CAZ device
- #1 K261372 Profoject™ LOR Syringescore 12.4 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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, K173321 (Teleflex Medical, 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All CAZ devicesCAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · CAZ
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CAZ
108in 2012
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CAZ
1in 2024
Class I (11 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CAZ
137in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CAZ, 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 | 4 | 172 | 0 | 81 |
| 2008 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 80 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 29 | 134 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 8 | 139 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 2 | 187 |
| 2012 | 9 | 108 | 0 | 187 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 12 | 276 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 2 | 251 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 1 | 235 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 1 | 372 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 353 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 448 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 472 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 274 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 165 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 270 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 60 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 1 | 165 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 137 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 12 (11) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The AVID-NIT Nerve Stimulation Needles consist of an insulated
hollow needles intended for locating peripheral nerves by
electrical stimulation, and for the single shot administration
of a local anesthetic drug.
These needles are to be used with battery powered peripheral
nerve locators only.
These needles' are specifically not intended for nerve stimulation
for purposes other than nerve location. These needles are specifically
not intended fur neurolytic ablation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K014246 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K014246: Avid-Nit Nerve Stimulation Needles.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K014246
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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