510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2014Groshong NXT Dual Lumen Picc Catheters
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Dec 18, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K904558 (Davol, Inc., 1991) and 1 other predicate after a 71-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1991. 7 of the 56 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 53 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 5 times.
- Decided
- Dec 18, 2002
- Review
- 71 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- 5
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K904558 (1991). 2 ancestors in all. 53 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 7 of the 56 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 1 generation backK904558 Dual Lumen 5 FR Perip Cent Ven Cath W/Groshong ValDavol, Inc. · 1991
- This deviceK023374 Groshong NXT Dual Lumen Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 43 of its ownK060341 Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS)C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 42 of its ownK063240 Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS DetectorC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 40 of its ownK081625 Flowpicc StyletVasonova, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 39 of its ownK081626 Flowpicc ConsoleVasonova, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 38 of its ownK091324 Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
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Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 53 · See all- K060341Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS)C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly43descendants
- K063240Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS DetectorC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · 2 generations on42descendants
- K081625Flowpicc StyletVasonova, Inc. · 2008 · 3 generations on40descendants
- K081626Flowpicc ConsoleVasonova, Inc. · 2008 · 3 generations on39descendants
- K091324Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System StyletC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009 · 3 generations on38descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K904558 | Dual Lumen 5 FR Perip Cent Ven Cath W/Groshong Val | Davol, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K023374 | Groshong NXT Dual Lumen Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K060341 | Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K063240 | Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS Detector | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | 18 |
| +3 | K081625 | Flowpicc Stylet | Vasonova, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K081626 | Flowpicc Console | Vasonova, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K091324 | Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System Stylet | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2009 | 11 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
7 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 LJS device
- #1 K241910 Neonav ECG Tip Location Systemscore 18.0 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K904558 | Dual Lumen 5 FR Perip Cent Ven Cath W/Groshong ValSummary page 1…Class 11, 80 LJS - Long Term Intravascular Catheter Classification Panel: General Hospital Premarket Notification: K904558, concurrence date February 11, 1991 K92633 1, concurrence date March 11, 1994 6.4… | 1991 |
| * | K926331 | 3.0 FR Groshong Peripher Insert Cent Venous CathSummary page 1…anel: General Hospital Premarket Notification: K904558, concurrence date February 11, 1991 K92633 1, concurrence date March 11, 1994 6.4 Device Description The 5 Fr Dual Lumen silicone GroshongB NXT PICC Cathete… | 1994 |
What descends from it? (53)
See all 533 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (7 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2014 | Class II | Z-1271-2015 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Access kits (PAK)… |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Not classified | Z-0544-06 | Other | Multiple pages in the Instructions For Use booklet were missing print. Booklets were missing either pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,and 15, or 2,3,6,7,10,11,14, and 15. These pages contain product description, indications, contraindications… |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Not classified | Z-0541-06 | Other | Multiple pages in the Instructions For Use booklet were missing print. Booklets were missing either pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,and 15, or 2,3,6,7,10,11,14, and 15. These pages contain product description, indications, contraindications… |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Not classified | Z-0543-06 | Other | Multiple pages in the Instructions For Use booklet were missing print. Booklets were missing either pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,and 15, or 2,3,6,7,10,11,14, and 15. These pages contain product description, indications, contraindications… |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Not classified | Z-0542-06 | Other | Multiple pages in the Instructions For Use booklet were missing print. Booklets were missing either pages 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,and 15, or 2,3,6,7,10,11,14, and 15. These pages contain product description, indications, contraindications… |
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.
- K210264BD PowerPiCC CatheterBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2021 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K122545CG+ Arrow Picc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2012 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K132133CG+ Arrow Jacc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International (Subsidiary of Teleflex Inc.) · 2013 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K130876CG+ Arrow Picc Powered by Arrow VPS StyletArrow International, Inc. · 2013 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K153423CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet, CG+ Arrow JACCArrow International, Inc. (Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2016 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K153487CG+ Arrow PICC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet PLUS and Arrow VPS Stylet PLUSArrow International, Inc. (Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2016 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K160925VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker TechnologyArrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · 7 generations on · ◆ in the 2016 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 7; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K060341 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 43 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LJS devicesLJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LJS
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LJS
171in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LJS
5in 2023
Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LJS
4,372in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LJS, 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 | 92 | 0 | 392 |
| 2008 | 4 | 97 | 1 | 369 |
| 2009 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 379 |
| 2010 | 9 | 114 | 12 | 495 |
| 2011 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 696 |
| 2012 | 14 | 77 | 40 | 564 |
| 2013 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 680 |
| 2014 | 8 | 47 | 15 | 842 |
| 2015 | 7 | 71 | 2 | 1,306 |
| 2016 | 9 | 128 | 18 | 1,123 |
| 2017 | 7 | 101 | 9 | 2,100 |
| 2018 | 10 | 148 | 3 | 2,324 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 2,052 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,539 |
| 2021 | 3 | 284 | 1 | 3,084 |
| 2022 | 3 | 177 | 0 | 3,256 |
| 2023 | 4 | 47 | 5 (2) | 2,799 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 4,243 |
| 2025 | 8 | 171 | 0 | 4,372 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 8 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Groshong NXT PICC provides short (less than 30 days) or long (greater than 30 days) term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy or blood sampling.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K023374 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K023374: Groshong NXT Dual Lumen Picc Catheters.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K023374
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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