# K051991: Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 20, 2005 after 90 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: 6 generations back to K001901 (2000). 18 ancestors in all.
119 later devices descend from it; 10 cite it directly.
17 of 138 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K033389: Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2004) Summary page 2.
- K050931: 6 FR DL Powerpicc Catheter, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2005) Summary page 2.
- K034019: Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2004) Summary page 2.
- K043502: 6 FR Poly Per-Q-Cath Triple Lumen Picc, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2005) Summary page 2.
- K050185: Powerhohn and Powerline Catheters, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2005) Summary page 2.
- K051417: 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline Catheter, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2005) Summary page 2.
- K021557: Spectrum Silicone Catheter, Cook, Inc. (2003) Summary page 3.

## Most influential descendants
- 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
- K091953: Pro-Picc (2009), 29 descendants of its own
- K101326: NMI IC (2010), 26 descendants of its own
- K121089: Nmi Picc Iii (2012), 23 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Poly Per-Q-Cath PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood therapy, it is recommended that a 4 French or larger catheter be used. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used. The PowerPICC catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5mL/sec. The maximum pressure of power injectors used with the PowerPICC catheter may not exceed 300 psi. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used. 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, blood sampling and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood therapy, it is recommended that a 4 French or larger catheter be used. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used. Power-Hohn and PowerLine Catheters are indicated for short or long term access to the central venous system. They are designed for administering I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs and parenteral nutrition solutions, as well as blood withdrawal, power injection of contrast media and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5mL/sec. The maximum pressure of power injectors used with the Power-Hohn and PowerLine catheters may not exceed 300 psi. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K051991
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology