# K031328: Recovery Filter System, Model RF-048F

- Pathway: 510(k) (Abbreviated)
- Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 25, 2003 after 88 days
- Product code: DTK (Filter, Intravascular, Cardiovascular)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.3375
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
30 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
2 of 31 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Recovery Filter System: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K050558: Modification to:  Recovery Filter System, Model RF-210F (2005), 23 descendants of its own
- K062887: Modification to G2 Filter System-Femoral Delivery Kit, Model RF-310F (2006), 21 descendants of its own
- K052578: Bard G2 Filter System - Jugular/Subclavian Delivery Kit, Model RF-320J (2005), 21 descendants of its own
- K073090: Recovery G2 Filter System - Femoral Delivery Kit, Model RF-310F; Jugular/Subclavain Delivery Kit, Model RF-320J (2008), 20 descendants of its own
- K080668: G2 Express Filter System-Femoral (RF400F) and Jugular/Subclavian (RF400J) Delivery Kits (2008), 12 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Recovery Filter System is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via permanent placement in the vena cava in the following situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated. Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced. Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated Recovery filter may be removed according to the instructions supplied in the Section labeled: Optional Procedure for Filter Removal.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K031328
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology