510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModel Multi-Flo IC-1545-KT/-F Intermittent Circulator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Bio Compression Systems, Inc. · JOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible
Cleared on Aug 1, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K932900 (Aircast, Inc., 1993) and 3 other predicates after a 32-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1988. 22 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 1, 2006
- Review
- 32 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K881632 (1988). 4 ancestors in all. 22 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK881632 Flowtron DVT System AC500 Pump, L501 GarmentHuntleigh Technology, Inc. · 1988
- This deviceK061857 Model Multi-Flo IC-1545-KT/-F Intermittent CirculatorBio Compression Systems, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 18 of its ownK072666 Bioarterial Plus, Arterial Blood Flow Enhancement SystemBio Compression Systems, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 14 of its ownK131327 Bioarterial Plus Arterial Blood Flow Enhancement SystemBio Compression Systems, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 12 of its ownK181149 Therm-X Pro, Therm-X AT, Therm-X Pro AthleteZenith Technical Innovations · 2018
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 11 of its ownK190854 Therm-XZenith Technical Innovations · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 10 of its ownK193550 Therm-XZenith Technical Innovations · 2020
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 22 · See all- K072666Bioarterial Plus, Arterial Blood Flow Enhancement SystemBio Compression Systems, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly18descendants
- K131327Bioarterial Plus Arterial Blood Flow Enhancement SystemBio Compression Systems, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on14descendants
- K181149Therm-X Pro, Therm-X AT, Therm-X Pro AthleteZenith Technical Innovations · 2018 · 3 generations on12descendants
- K190854Therm-XZenith Technical Innovations · 2019 · 4 generations on11descendants
- K193550Therm-XZenith Technical Innovations · 2020 · 4 generations on10descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K881632 | Flowtron DVT System AC500 Pump, L501 Garment | Huntleigh Technology, Inc. | 1988 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K061857 | Model Multi-Flo IC-1545-KT/-F Intermittent Circulator | Bio Compression Systems, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K072666 | Bioarterial Plus, Arterial Blood Flow Enhancement System | Bio Compression Systems, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K131327 | Bioarterial Plus Arterial Blood Flow Enhancement System | Bio Compression Systems, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +3 | K181149 | Therm-X Pro, Therm-X AT, Therm-X Pro Athlete | Zenith Technical Innovations | 2018 | — |
| +4 | K190854 | Therm-X | Zenith Technical Innovations | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K193550 | Therm-X | Zenith Technical Innovations | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 JOW device
- #1 K253555 Flexitouch® Plus Advanced Pneumatic…score 14.8 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K932900 | Aircast Venaflow SystemSummary page 2…es are classified as Class Il devices, and reviewed by the Division of Cardiovascuiar Devices. 10/263 Koo (857 /Dajé’ 9 of 3 6. PREDICATE DEVICE(s): * K932900 Aircast Inc. Venafliow System * K965153 Huntleigh Healthcare FPS000 * K881632 Huntleigh Healthcare Flowtron DVT ACS500 * K043423… | 1993 |
| * | K965153 | Huntleigh FP5000 System Model FP5000Summary page 2…d reviewed by the Division of Cardiovascuiar Devices. 10/263 Koo (857 /Dajé’ 9 of 3 6. PREDICATE DEVICE(s): * K932900 Aircast Inc. Venafliow System * K965153 Huntleigh Healthcare FPS000 * K881632 Huntleigh Healthcare Flowtron DVT ACS500 * K043423 Model SC-3008 Sequential Circulator 7.… | 1998 |
| * | K881632 | Flowtron DVT System AC500 Pump, L501 GarmentSummary page 2…scuiar Devices. 10/263 Koo (857 /Dajé’ 9 of 3 6. PREDICATE DEVICE(s): * K932900 Aircast Inc. Venafliow System * K965153 Huntleigh Healthcare FPS000 * K881632 Huntleigh Healthcare Flowtron DVT ACS500 * K043423 Model SC-3008 Sequential Circulator 7. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The device is ava… | 1988 |
| * | K043423 | Model SC-3008 Sequential CirculatorSummary page 2…ajé’ 9 of 3 6. PREDICATE DEVICE(s): * K932900 Aircast Inc. Venafliow System * K965153 Huntleigh Healthcare FPS000 * K881632 Huntleigh Healthcare Flowtron DVT ACS500 * K043423 Model SC-3008 Sequential Circulator 7. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The device is available in two models (-KT and -F) and is infended f… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (22)
See all 222 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)
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 JOW devicesJOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JOW
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOW
168in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOW
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOW
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOW, 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 | 66 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 112 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 45 |
| 2010 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 63 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 169 |
| 2014 | 16 | 91 | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 137 |
| 2016 | 9 | 121 | 0 | 150 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 11 | 136 | 0 | 114 |
| 2019 | 11 | 88 | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 | 14 | 158 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 57 |
| 2024 | 8 | 197 | 0 | 30 |
| 2025 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
When used with GI-3045-T Knee/Thigh or GI-3045-K Knee garments:
Intended for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis
When used with GI-3045-F Foot garments:
Intended for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis
Enhancement of venous and arterial circulation
Prevention of venous stasis ulcers
Assist in healing of cutaneous ulcers
Reduction of acute or chronic edema
Reduction of lower limb pain due to surgery or trauma
Reduction of compartmental pressures
The device is intended for hospital and home use.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K061857 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K061857: Model Multi-Flo IC-1545-KT/-F Intermittent Circulator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K061857
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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