510(k) · Cleared
ClearedStep-Tip Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arrow International, Inc. · MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Cleared on May 14, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K040078 (Arrow International, Inc., 2004) after a 60-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- May 14, 2004
- Review
- 60 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MSD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K010399 (2001). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 2 generations backK010399 Diatek Cannon-Cath #CC2400, CC2800, CC3200, CC3600,CC5500. CC2400PC…Diatek, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK040078 Cannon II PlusArrow International, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK040666 Step-Tip Chronic Hemodialysis CatheterArrow International, Inc. · 2004
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
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 MSD device
- #1 K241581 Hemodialysis Catheterscore 12.3 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040078 | Cannon II PlusSummary page 1…MSD, Class III, 21 CFR Part 876.5540, Catheter, Hemodialysis, name: Implanted Legally marketed devices Arrow Cannon Catheter T M II Plus (K040078). to which the device is substantially equivalent: Description of the device: The Step-Tip Catheter consists of a double lu… | 2004 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 3 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 2 of the 2 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K040078.
How does its category compare?
All MSD devicesMSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MSD
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MSD
153in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MSD
1in 2013
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MSD
1,054in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MSD, 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 | 7 | 92 | 0 | 118 |
| 2008 | 3 | 89 | 47 | 174 |
| 2009 | 6 | 81 | 49 | 173 |
| 2010 | 4 | 116 | 11 | 306 |
| 2011 | 7 | 70 | 24 | 268 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 367 |
| 2013 | 5 | 105 | 1 | 363 |
| 2014 | 8 | 246 | 0 | 506 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 550 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 532 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 484 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 463 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 645 |
| 2020 | 4 | 106 | 0 | 401 |
| 2021 | 4 | 153 | 0 | 523 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 610 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 542 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 841 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,054 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 4 (4) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Arrow® Step-Tip Catheter is indicated for use in attaining long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. The Step-Tip Catheter is inserted percutaneously and is preferentially placed into the internal jugular (IJ) vein. It may be placed into the subclavian vein also. The Step-Tip Catheter is intended to be used only in adult patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K040666 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K040666: Step-Tip Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K040666
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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