510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2016Sterile Equipment Covers
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Volcano Corporation · KKX Drape, Surgical, Antimicrobial
Cleared on Dec 1, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K050322 (Microtek Medical, Inc., 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 92-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Dec 1, 2005
- Review
- 92 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KKX
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K931417 (1995). 4 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK931417 Sterile Equipment CoversCustom Medical Products, Ltd. · 1995
- 1 generation backK961699 Equipment CoversUnited States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · 1996
- This deviceK052395 Sterile Equipment CoversVolcano Corporation · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK121436 Das Medical Equipment DrapesDas Medical, LLC · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K121436Das Medical Equipment DrapesDas Medical, LLC · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K931417 | Sterile Equipment Covers | Custom Medical Products, Ltd. | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K961699 | Equipment Covers | United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K052395 | Sterile Equipment Covers | Volcano Corporation | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K121436 | Das Medical Equipment Drapes | Das Medical, LLC | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050322 | Microtek Equipment DrapesSummary page 1…drape accessories ii Predicate Device: The Sterile Equipment Covers arc substantially equivalent to the MicroTek Equipment Drapes cleared under K050322 on May 17, 2005. Medline Band Bags and Equipment Covers cleared under K032065 on September 22. 2003, and United States Surgical C… | 2005 |
| * | K032065 | Medline Band Bags and Equipment CoversSummary page 1…quipment Covers arc substantially equivalent to the MicroTek Equipment Drapes cleared under K050322 on May 17, 2005. Medline Band Bags and Equipment Covers cleared under K032065 on September 22. 2003, and United States Surgical Corporation cleared under K961699 on August 23, 1996. The Volcano Sterile Equip… | 2003 |
| * | K961699 | Equipment CoversSummary page 1…d under K050322 on May 17, 2005. Medline Band Bags and Equipment Covers cleared under K032065 on September 22. 2003, and United States Surgical Corporation cleared under K961699 on August 23, 1996. The Volcano Sterile Equipment Covers have the same Intended Uye and utilizes the same /indamenml scienlific l… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K121436 | Das Medical Equipment Drapes | 2013 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2016 | Class II | Z-1041-2016 | Labeling False and Misleading | Volcano Corporation has identified that certain lot numbers of Volcano R-100 Sterile Equipment Covers may have the incorrect expiry date on the outer shipping box; individually wrapped inner product bears the correct expiry date. |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Class II | Z-1042-2016 | Labeling False and Misleading | Volcano Corporation has identified that certain lot numbers of Volcano R-100 Sterile Equipment Covers may have the incorrect expiry date on the outer shipping box; individually wrapped inner product bears the correct expiry date. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 10 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 4 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K121436 (Das Medical, LLC, 2013) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K050322.
How does its category compare?
All KKX devicesKKX Drape, Surgical, Antimicrobial: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KKX
2in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KKX
182in 2014
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KKX
2in 2024
Class I (7 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KKX
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KKX, 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 | 4 | 181 | 1 | 24 |
| 2008 | 5 | 164 | 0 | 24 |
| 2009 | 5 | 114 | 0 | 27 |
| 2010 | 8 | 107 | 1 | 25 |
| 2011 | 4 | 147 | 1 | 57 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 40 |
| 2013 | 3 | 227 | 7 | 63 |
| 2014 | 6 | 182 | 7 (7) | 28 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 33 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 4 | 56 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 30 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 41 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 41 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 2 | 19 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Sterile Equipment Covers are intended to be used to cover medical equipment in order to maintain the sterile field. These covers are not intended to be used as patient drapes and have no patient contact.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K052395 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K052395: Sterile Equipment Covers.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052395
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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