# K022689: Modification to Medamicus Axia RSN

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Medamicus, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 23, 2002 after 10 days
- Product code: DYB (Introducer, Catheter)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1340
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K971165 (1997). 3 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K020563: Medamicus Axia RSN, Medamicus, Inc. (2002)

## Most influential descendants
- K040029: Safetynet Guidewire Introducer (2004), 1 descendant of its own
- K073664: Frontline Medical Safetynet Guidewire Introducer (2008), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MedAmicus Axia RSN is intended to minimize needle stick injuries when used for percutaneous introduction of guidewires or other devices.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K022689
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology