510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDualflex RX Ercp Cannula, Models 4681, 4682
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Boston Scientific Corp · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Aug 6, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K970054 (Boston Scientific Corp, 1997) after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1997.
- Decided
- Aug 6, 2004
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K970054 (1997). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK970054 TandemrxBoston Scientific Corp · 1997
- This deviceK041827 Dualflex RX Ercp Cannula, Models 4681, 4682Boston Scientific Corp · 2004
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K970054 | Tandemrx | Boston Scientific Corp | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K041827 | Dualflex RX Ercp Cannula, Models 4681, 4682 | Boston Scientific Corp | 2004 | — |
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K970054 | TandemrxSummary page 1…la Classification: Class II, per 21 CFR Part 876, Section 1500 PREDICATE DEVICE: Boston Scientific TandemTM RX ERCP Cannula (K970054). DESCRIPTION: The DualFlex T M RX ERCP Cannula is a rapid exchange wire-guided catheter… | 1997 |
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K970054.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GCJ
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GCJ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GCJ
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GCJ
5,860in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GCJ, 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 | 18 | 42 | 12 | 1,639 |
| 2008 | 19 | 73 | 16 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 21 | 85 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 2010 | 24 | 122 | 30 | 2,657 |
| 2011 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 88 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 2013 | 15 | 93 | 7 (1) | 1,565 |
| 2014 | 19 | 90 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | 27 | 99 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 | 1 | 3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 2,562 |
| 2019 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 28 | 61 | 0 | 2,618 |
| 2021 | 18 | 116 | 0 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 31 | 109 | 1 | 6,002 |
| 2024 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 6,047 |
| 2025 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 5,860 |
| 2026 | 26 | 122 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Indicated for use to cannulate and inject contrast media to obtain a cholangiogram of the biliary duct system. The contrast media is injected through the cannula and fluoroscopy or x-ray is performed to obtain the cholangiogram.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K041827 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K041827: Dualflex RX Ercp Cannula, Models 4681, 4682.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K041827
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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