510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2007Nxstage Cartridge Express
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nxstage Medical, Inc. · KDI Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System
Cleared on Jul 31, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K050727 (Nxstage Medical, Inc., 2005) after a 32-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1997. 4 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 31, 2006
- Review
- 32 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KDI
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K955592 (1997). 8 ancestors in all, the oldest K923312 (1994). 4 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK955592 Cobe Centrysystem 14 Pes HemodialyzersCobe Renal Care, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK982414 Gambro Polyflux 11S, 14S, 17S & 21S Hemodialyzers/ HemofiltersGambro Healthcare · 1999
- 3 generations backK014152 Nxstage Cartridge ExpressNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 2 generations backK032356 Nxstage System One with Cartridge ExpressNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK050727 Modification to Nxstage Cartridge ExpressNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK061837 Nxstage Cartridge ExpressNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK232803 NxStage System One with Cartridge Express (CAR-170-E and CAR-172-E)Nxstage Medical, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK183158 NxStage Cartridge Express with SpeedswapNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2019 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK131050 Nxstage 1.6M2 DialyzerNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK123395 Nxstage System One Low Volume Cartridge ExpressNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K232803NxStage System One with Cartridge Express (CAR-170-E and CAR-172-E)Nxstage Medical, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
- K183158NxStage Cartridge Express with SpeedswapNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly0descendants
- K131050Nxstage 1.6M2 DialyzerNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
- K123395Nxstage System One Low Volume Cartridge ExpressNxstage Medical, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K955592 | Cobe Centrysystem 14 Pes Hemodialyzers | Cobe Renal Care, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K982414 | Gambro Polyflux 11S, 14S, 17S & 21S Hemodialyzers/ Hemofilters | Gambro Healthcare | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K014152 | Nxstage Cartridge Express | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K032356 | Nxstage System One with Cartridge Express | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K050727 | Modification to Nxstage Cartridge Express | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K061837 | Nxstage Cartridge Express | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K232803 | NxStage System One with Cartridge Express (CAR-170-E and CAR-172-E) | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K183158 | NxStage Cartridge Express with Speedswap | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2019 | 1 |
| +1 | K131050 | Nxstage 1.6M2 Dialyzer | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K123395 | Nxstage System One Low Volume Cartridge Express | Nxstage Medical, Inc. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050727 | Modification to Nxstage Cartridge ExpressSummary page 2…sure that the modified NxStage Cartridge Express meets design specifications. The modified NxStage Cartridge Express has been compared to the baseline as cleared through K050727 and found to be substantially equivalent. Conclusion: Based on the device indications for use, comparison of descriptive and tec… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (4)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2007 | Not classified | Z-1228-2007 | Process change control | Potential for dialysate leaks from the cartridge during treatment. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 9 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K232803 (Nxstage Medical, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KDI devicesKDI Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KDI
9in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KDI
199in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KDI
2in 2025
Class I (10 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KDI
2,786in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KDI, 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 | 11 | 91 | 4 | 916 |
| 2008 | 6 | 148 | 0 | 1,042 |
| 2009 | 4 | 236 | 3 | 522 |
| 2010 | 9 | 186 | 1 | 823 |
| 2011 | 5 | 85 | 4 | 2,270 |
| 2012 | 6 | 153 | 1 | 1,765 |
| 2013 | 11 | 247 | 2 | 2,360 |
| 2014 | 8 | 164 | 3 | 6,154 |
| 2015 | 5 | 69 | 5 | 4,182 |
| 2016 | 5 | 230 | 4 | 766 |
| 2017 | 8 | 188 | 1 | 963 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 1 | 1,716 |
| 2019 | 4 | 263 | 6 | 1,587 |
| 2020 | 9 | 266 | 0 | 1,633 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 2 | 1,944 |
| 2022 | 7 | 259 | 17 | 2,180 |
| 2023 | 7 | 157 | 8 (8) | 2,692 |
| 2024 | 7 | 235 | 4 (2) | 2,441 |
| 2025 | 9 | 199 | 2 | 2,786 |
| 2026 | 6 | 154 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The NxStage System One is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure or fluid overload using hemofiltration, hemodialysis, and/or ultrafiltration, in an acute or chronic care facility. The System is also indicated for hemodialysis with or without ultrafiltration in the home.
All treatments must be administered under physician's prescription, and must be observed by a trained and qualified person, considered to be competent in the use of this device by the prescribing physician.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K061837 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K061837: Nxstage Cartridge Express.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K061837
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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