# K042036: Airguard Valved Introducer

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 23, 2004 after 25 days
- Product code: DYB (Introducer, Catheter)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1340
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K932323 (1993). 5 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 8 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K040150: Modification to Medamicus Flowguard Peelable Introducer, Medamicus, Inc. (2004) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K131148: The CVC Wand Safety Introducer with Valved Peelable Sheath (2013), 1 descendant of its own
- K182243: The CVC WAND Safety Introducer with Valved Peelable Sheath (2018), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The AirGuard Valved Introducer is indicated for use in the percutaneous insertion of catheters in the venous system.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K042036
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology