510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cardica, Inc. · FZP Clip, Implantable
Cleared on Jan 11, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K053524 (Cardica, Inc., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 35-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1993. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jan 11, 2007
- Review
- 35 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FZP
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K933887 (1993). 34 ancestors in all, the oldest K771412 (1977). 5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK933887 Implantable ClipUnited States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · 1993
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK031623 Modification to Coalescent Surgical U-Clip and AccessoriesCoalescent Surgical · 2003 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK040832 C-Port Anastomosis System (Deployment System, Clip, Accessories)…Cardica, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK053524 C-Port Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- This deviceK063644 Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK090872 Modification to Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK070548 C-Port Flexa Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK101018 Cardica C-Port XA Plus Distal Anastomosis System, Model FG-000100Cardica, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK073304 Cardica C-Port X-Change Anastomosis System and Handle and XA…Cardica, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK073123 Cardica C-Port Flex-a Distal Anastomosis System, Model FG-000150Cardica, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK933887 Implantable ClipUnited States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · 1993
- 10 generations backK962043 Auto Suture Modified VCS Clip ApplierUnited States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · 1996 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK994160 Coalescent Surgical Sutured-ClipCoalescent Surgical · 2000
- 8 generations backK012317 Coalescent Surgical U-ClipCoalescent Surgical · 2001
- 7 generations backK013664 Coalescent Surgical U-ClipCoalescent Surgical · 2002
- 6 generations backK021407 Coalescent Surgical U-Clip - or Other TBD and AccessoriesCoalescent Surgical · 2002
- 5 generations backK023125 Coalescent U-Clip- and AccessoriesCoalescent Surgical · 2002
- 4 generations backK024366 Coalescent Surgical U-Clip and AccessoriesCoalescent Surgical · 2003 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK031623 Modification to Coalescent Surgical U-Clip and AccessoriesCoalescent Surgical · 2003 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK040832 C-Port Anastomosis System (Deployment System, Clip, Accessories)…Cardica, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK053524 C-Port Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- This deviceK063644 Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2007
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K090872Modification to Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly1descendant
- K070548C-Port Flexa Distal Anastomosis SystemCardica, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly1descendant
- K101018Cardica C-Port XA Plus Distal Anastomosis System, Model FG-000100Cardica, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K073304Cardica C-Port X-Change Anastomosis System and Handle and XA X-Change SubassembliesCardica, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly0descendants
- K073123Cardica C-Port Flex-a Distal Anastomosis System, Model FG-000150Cardica, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K933887 | Implantable Clip | United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc | 1993 | — |
| −10 | K962043 | Auto Suture Modified VCS Clip Applier | United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc | 1996 | 7 |
| −9 | K994160 | Coalescent Surgical Sutured-Clip | Coalescent Surgical | 2000 | — |
| −8 | K012317 | Coalescent Surgical U-Clip | Coalescent Surgical | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K013664 | Coalescent Surgical U-Clip | Coalescent Surgical | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K021407 | Coalescent Surgical U-Clip - or Other TBD and Accessories | Coalescent Surgical | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K023125 | Coalescent U-Clip- and Accessories | Coalescent Surgical | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K024366 | Coalescent Surgical U-Clip and Accessories | Coalescent Surgical | 2003 | 1 |
| −3 | K031623 | Modification to Coalescent Surgical U-Clip and Accessories | Coalescent Surgical | 2003 | 4 |
| −2 | K040832 | C-Port Anastomosis System (Deployment System, Clip, Accessories), Model… | Cardica, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K053524 | C-Port Distal Anastomosis System | Cardica, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K063644 | Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis System | Cardica, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K090872 | Modification to Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis System | Cardica, Inc. | 2009 | 1 |
| +1 | K070548 | C-Port Flexa Distal Anastomosis System | Cardica, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| +2 | K101018 | Cardica C-Port XA Plus Distal Anastomosis System, Model FG-000100 | Cardica, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| +1 | K073304 | Cardica C-Port X-Change Anastomosis System and Handle and XA X-Change… | Cardica, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K073123 | Cardica C-Port Flex-a Distal Anastomosis System, Model FG-000150 | Cardica, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K053524 | C-Port Distal Anastomosis SystemSummary page 1…tomosis System Common Name: Cardiovascular Surgical Instruments Predicate Device(s) Cardica® C-Podt xA Anastomosis System (K053524) Cardica® C-Pod® Anastomosis System (K040832) Device Description The Cardica C-Port xA Anasto… | 2006 |
| * | K040832 | C-Port Anastomosis System (Deployment System, Clip, Accessories), Model FG-000050Summary page 1…ovascular Surgical Instruments Predicate Device(s) Cardica® C-Podt xA Anastomosis System (K053524) Cardica® C-Pod® Anastomosis System (K040832) Device Description The Cardica C-Port xA Anastomosis System is a sterile, single use device… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (5)
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2018 | Class II | Z-2433-2018 | Under Investigation by firm | Following pressurization of the devices, damage to the device handle mechanism may occur, accompanied by a loud noise and potential dispersion of plastic fragments and components. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6 months on median.
- 7 of the 34 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K090872 (Cardica, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K053524.
How does its category compare?
All FZP devicesFZP Clip, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FZP
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FZP
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FZP
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FZP
1,902in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FZP, 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 | 31 | 1 | 1,877 |
| 2008 | 4 | 23 | 6 | 981 |
| 2009 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 2,160 |
| 2010 | 6 | 47 | 1 | 2,367 |
| 2011 | 3 | 124 | 0 | 1,678 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 1,677 |
| 2013 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 2,381 |
| 2014 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 2,320 |
| 2015 | 8 | 182 | 0 | 2,871 |
| 2016 | 5 | 72 | 2 | 1,840 |
| 2017 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 2,594 |
| 2018 | 4 | 143 | 0 | 2,718 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 3 | 2,903 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 1 | 1,760 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,759 |
| 2022 | 3 | 227 | 0 | 1,575 |
| 2023 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 1,918 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,067 |
| 2025 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 1,902 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Cardica C-Port® xA Anastomosis System is intended for the creation of anastomoses in blood vessels and grafts, including use in coronary artery bypass grafting procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063644 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063644: Cardica C-Port XA Distal Anastomosis System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063644
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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