510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVygon Latex Free Bionector
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vygon Corp. · FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Cleared on Mar 2, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K941678 (Vygon Corp., 1995) after a 141-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 2, 2006
- Review
- 141 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FOZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K941678 (1995). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K070705Modification to: Latex-Free Bionector, Model# 896.019, 896.039Vygon Corp. · 2007 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K941678 | Bionector | Vygon Corp. | 1995 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K052881 | Vygon Latex Free Bionector | Vygon Corp. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K070705 | Modification to: Latex-Free Bionector, Model# 896.019, 896.039 | Vygon Corp. | 2007 | 13 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new FOZ device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K941678 | BionectorSummary page 1…ification Name: Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-terr less than 30 days Classification: Class II Predicate Device Name: Vygon Bionector (K941678) Device Description: The Latex Free Bionector is a multi-purpose, closed, needle-free IV… | 1995 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K070705 | Modification to: Latex-Free Bionector, Model# 896.019, 896.039 | 2007 | 0 |
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?
How does its category compare?
All FOZ devicesFOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FOZ
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FOZ
91in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FOZ
4in 2023
Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FOZ
5,110in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FOZ, 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 | 6 | 159 | 16 | 374 |
| 2008 | 9 | 103 | 0 | 422 |
| 2009 | 9 | 30 | 23 | 508 |
| 2010 | 3 | 28 | 115 | 370 |
| 2011 | 6 | 132 | 0 | 786 |
| 2012 | 13 | 122 | 0 | 560 |
| 2013 | 4 | 104 | 2 | 640 |
| 2014 | 9 | 99 | 4 | 815 |
| 2015 | 10 | 107 | 0 | 729 |
| 2016 | 9 | 63 | 3 (1) | 925 |
| 2017 | 9 | 51 | 22 | 1,966 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 4 | 3,305 |
| 2019 | 8 | 140 | 3 | 4,365 |
| 2020 | 10 | 191 | 3 | 3,797 |
| 2021 | 4 | 242 | 1 | 4,674 |
| 2022 | 8 | 183 | 4 (2) | 4,133 |
| 2023 | 9 | 129 | 4 (2) | 4,430 |
| 2024 | 6 | 190 | 0 | 4,772 |
| 2025 | 11 | 91 | 0 | 5,110 |
| 2026 | 7 | 203 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Latex Free Bionector is a multi-purpose catheter accessory; a closed needieless system permitting blood sampling, intermittent injection or continuous infusion of fluids or medications. Connection is exclusively with the Luer system.
* Latex Free Bionector is a Male/Female Luer device that displaces a positive bolus during disconnection of the Male Luer devices connected to it.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K052881 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K052881: Vygon Latex Free Bionector.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052881
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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