510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHI-Torque Whisper LS; HI-Torque Whisper MS; HI-Torque Whisper MS CS-J; HI-Torque Whisper ES; HI-Torque Whisper ES CS-J
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Guidant Corp. · DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Cleared on Oct 28, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K020340 (Guidant Corp., 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 25-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2000. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 28, 2002
- Review
- 25 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K002206 (2000). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K952860 (1995). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK002206 HI-Torque Whisper LS Guide Wire with Hydrocoat Hydrophilic Coating…Guidant Corp. · 2000
- 2 generations backK013092 HI-Toque Whisper LS and MS Guide Wire with Hydrocoat Hydrophilic…Guidant Corp. · 2001
- 1 generation backK020340 Modification to HI-Torque Whisper LS and MS Guide Wires with…Guidant Corp. · 2002
- This deviceK023300 HI-Torque Whisper LS; HI-Torque Whisper MS; HI-Torque Whisper MS…Guidant Corp. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK041762 Finishing Wire SupportrakGuidant Corporation · 2004
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K041762Finishing Wire SupportrakGuidant Corporation · 2004 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K002206 | HI-Torque Whisper LS Guide Wire with Hydrocoat Hydrophilic Coating, HI-Torque… | Guidant Corp. | 2000 | — |
| −2 | K013092 | HI-Toque Whisper LS and MS Guide Wire with Hydrocoat Hydrophilic Coating | Guidant Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K020340 | Modification to HI-Torque Whisper LS and MS Guide Wires with Hydrocoat… | Guidant Corp. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K023300 | HI-Torque Whisper LS; HI-Torque Whisper MS; HI-Torque Whisper MS CS-J… | Guidant Corp. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K041762 | Finishing Wire Supportrak | Guidant Corporation | 2004 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 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 DQX device
- #1 K213854 SavvyWirescore 15.7 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K020340 | Modification to HI-Torque Whisper LS and MS Guide Wires with Hydrocoat Hydrophilic CoatingSummary page 2…PER LS, MS, ES, MS CS-J, and ES CS-J Guide Wires are substantially equivalent with regard to these features in their predicate device, the HI-TORQUE WHISPER Guide Wires (K020340/March 1, 2002, and KO21 285/May 2,2002). Device Description: The general guide wire design consists of a stainless steel tapered… | 2002 |
| * | K021285 | HI-Torque Extra S'port Guidewire | 2002 |
| * | — | Guidant VI Whisper LS and MS (Enhanced Radiopacity) guidewires Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Guidant CRM HI-TORQUE guidewires Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K041762 | Finishing Wire Supportrak | 2004 | 0 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 2 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K041762 (Guidant Corporation, 2004) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K020340.
How does its category compare?
All DQX devicesDQX Wire, Guide, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DQX
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQX
177in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQX
3in 2024
Class I (8 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQX
2,178in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQX, 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 | 14 | 85 | 12 | 760 |
| 2008 | 19 | 87 | 7 | 715 |
| 2009 | 18 | 87 | 49 | 687 |
| 2010 | 21 | 63 | 34 | 987 |
| 2011 | 18 | 43 | 3 | 1,311 |
| 2012 | 20 | 62 | 5 | 1,337 |
| 2013 | 18 | 119 | 7 (4) | 1,474 |
| 2014 | 18 | 103 | 0 | 1,323 |
| 2015 | 15 | 112 | 1 | 1,323 |
| 2016 | 14 | 179 | 2 (2) | 1,466 |
| 2017 | 19 | 85 | 17 | 1,524 |
| 2018 | 19 | 114 | 9 | 1,737 |
| 2019 | 13 | 173 | 2 | 1,679 |
| 2020 | 14 | 106 | 1 (1) | 1,536 |
| 2021 | 6 | 161 | 0 | 1,713 |
| 2022 | 15 | 212 | 0 | 1,647 |
| 2023 | 10 | 136 | 0 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 11 | 134 | 3 | 2,210 |
| 2025 | 10 | 177 | 0 | 2,178 |
| 2026 | 12 | 145 | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The HI-TORQUE WHISPER Guide Wire is intended to aid in the placement of a Guidant implantable coronary venous Lead in the coronary venous vasculature.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K023300 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K023300: HI-Torque Whisper LS; HI-Torque Whisper MS; HI-Torque Whisper MS CS-J; HI-Torque Whisper ES; HI-Torque Whisper ES CS-J.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K023300
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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