510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2011Wizair Compression System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · JOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible
Cleared on Nov 21, 2002 after a 28-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 58 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Nov 21, 2002
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOW
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
58 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- This deviceK023573 Wizair Compression SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 30 of its ownK061125 Dvtcare CA5Doctors Orders · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 30 of its ownK060146 Activecare ++ SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 25 of its ownK103187 Tripleplay-VT Vascular Therapy SystemWildcat Medical, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK133274 Vena ProInnovamed Health, LLC · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK062818 Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2006
Showing 5 of 58 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 58 · See all- K061125Dvtcare CA5Doctors Orders · 2006 · cites it directly30descendants
- K060146Activecare ++ SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2006 · cites it directly30descendants
- K103187Tripleplay-VT Vascular Therapy SystemWildcat Medical, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly25descendants
- K133274Vena ProInnovamed Health, LLC · 2014 · cites it directly22descendants
- K062818Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2006 · 2 generations on10descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K023573 | Wizair Compression System | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K061125 | Dvtcare CA5 | Doctors Orders | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K060146 | Activecare ++ System | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| +1 | K103187 | Tripleplay-VT Vascular Therapy System | Wildcat Medical, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K133274 | Vena Pro | Innovamed Health, LLC | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K062818 | Flexitouch System | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | 2006 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 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.
Planning a device in JOW? 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 JOW device
- #1 K253555 Flexitouch® Plus Advanced Pneumatic…score 14.8 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | WizAir DVF3 Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (58)
See all 585 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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | Not classified | Z-0387-2012 | Device Design | This voluntary field action is being undertaken because MCS has received a limited number of reports involving the use of a non-MCS AC/DC adaptor with the ActiveCare DVT and ActiveCare+S.F.T. devices. The firm found that an ActiveCare DVT… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K061125 (Doctors Orders, 2006) has gone furthest, with 30 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JOW devicesJOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JOW
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOW
168in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOW
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOW
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOW, 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 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 112 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 45 |
| 2010 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 63 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 169 |
| 2014 | 16 | 91 | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 137 |
| 2016 | 9 | 121 | 0 | 150 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 11 | 136 | 0 | 114 |
| 2019 | 11 | 88 | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 | 14 | 158 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 57 |
| 2024 | 8 | 197 | 0 | 30 |
| 2025 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The WizAir DVP R1 is a prescriptive device that induces Continuous Enhanced Circulation Therapy of the lower limbs.
The WizAir DVP is intended for use in:
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DIT).
Enhancing blood circulation.
Diminishing post-operative pain and swelling.
Reducing wound-healing time.
Treatment and assistance in healing: stasis dermatitis; venous stasis ulcers; arterial and diabetic leg ulcers.
Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
Reducing edema.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K023573 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K023573: Wizair Compression System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K023573
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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