# K043502: 6 FR Poly Per-Q-Cath Triple Lumen Picc

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Decided: Jan 14, 2005 after 25 days
- Product code: LJS (Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5970
- 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 K001901 (2000). 4 ancestors in all.
133 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
15 of 138 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K034019: Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2004) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K051991: Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line (2005), 119 descendants of its own
- K053501: Powerpicc (2006), 108 descendants of its own
- K070996: 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc Catheter (2007), 66 descendants of its own
- K061179: Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular Catheter (2006), 47 descendants of its own
- K081904: Pro-Picc (Basic Tray, Long Wire Tray, Basic Nursing Tray, Full Nursing Tray) (2008), 31 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Poly Per-Q-Cath®3 Triple Lumen PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling. For blood therapy, it is recommended that a 4 French or larger catheter be used.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K043502
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology