510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2004Aortic Cannula, Metal J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00100; Aortic Cannula, Plastic J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00101
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Embol-X, Inc. · DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Cleared on Sep 5, 2002 after a 185-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Sep 5, 2002
- Review
- 185 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DWF
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK020693 Aortic Cannula, Metal J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00100; Aortic Cannula…Embol-X, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK141465 Cardiogard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK182302 CardioGard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd. · 2019
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K020693 | Aortic Cannula, Metal J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00100; Aortic Cannula, Plastic… | Embol-X, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K141465 | Cardiogard Emboli Protection Cannula | Cardiogard Medical, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K182302 | CardioGard Emboli Protection Cannula | Cardiogard Medical, Ltd. | 2019 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new DWF device
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What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | EMBOL-XB Introducer Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | DLPR Curved Metal Tip Arterial Cannula Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K141465 | Cardiogard Emboli Protection Cannula | 2015 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2004 | Not classified | Z-0306-05 | Other | Aortic cannula may delaminate and leak where it is bonded to the tip. This could occur during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K141465 (Cardiogard Medical, Ltd., 2015) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DWF devicesDWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DWF
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DWF
89in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DWF
4in 2024
Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DWF
1,020in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DWF, 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 | 2 | — | 25 | 121 |
| 2008 | 6 | 95 | 25 | 126 |
| 2009 | 8 | 148 | 21 | 99 |
| 2010 | 3 | 62 | 26 | 197 |
| 2011 | 5 | 85 | 13 | 212 |
| 2012 | 10 | 110 | 37 | 233 |
| 2013 | 9 | 110 | 14 (1) | 238 |
| 2014 | 14 | 110 | 6 | 325 |
| 2015 | 9 | 46 | 3 (1) | 218 |
| 2016 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 144 |
| 2017 | 5 | 127 | 2 (1) | 101 |
| 2018 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 118 |
| 2019 | 3 | 120 | 2 | 179 |
| 2020 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 142 |
| 2021 | 5 | 358 | 3 | 162 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 276 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 470 |
| 2024 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 401 |
| 2025 | 4 | 89 | 0 | 1,020 |
| 2026 | 8 | 81 | 20 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The EMBOL-X Aortic Cannula is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K020693 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K020693: Aortic Cannula, Metal J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00100; Aortic Cannula, Plastic J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00101.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K020693
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026