510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017V.a.C. Therapy Systems - Info V.a.C. Therapy Uniy, Model M6257766
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kci USA, Inc. · OMP Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump
Cleared on Jun 7, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K032310 (Kinetic Concepts, Inc., 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 171-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Jun 7, 2007
- Review
- 171 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OMP
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K945062 (1995). 5 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK945062 VacplusKinetic Concepts, Inc. · 1995
- 3 generations backK971548 AmbuvacKinetic Concepts, Inc. · 1997
- 2 generations backK032310 Mini V.a.C., V.a.C. Freedom, V.a.C. AtsKinetic Concepts, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK063426 V.a.C. Ats Large (1000 ML) Canister with Gel, Models M6275093/5…Kci USA, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK063740 V.a.C. Therapy Systems - Info V.a.C. Therapy Uniy, Model M6257766Kci USA, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK160487 V.A.C. Rx4 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) SystemKci USA, Inc. · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K160487V.A.C. Rx4 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) SystemKci USA, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K945062 | Vacplus | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −3 | K971548 | Ambuvac | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −2 | K032310 | Mini V.a.C., V.a.C. Freedom, V.a.C. Ats | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | 2003 | 2 |
| −1 | K063426 | V.a.C. Ats Large (1000 ML) Canister with Gel, Models M6275093/5, M6275093/10 | Kci USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K063740 | V.a.C. Therapy Systems - Info V.a.C. Therapy Uniy, Model M6257766 | Kci USA, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K160487 | V.A.C. Rx4 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System | Kci USA, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K032310 | Mini V.a.C., V.a.C. Freedom, V.a.C. AtsSummary page 1…ed V.A.C.® ATS Therapy Unit and the V.A.C. Freedom® Therapy Unit device to which are described in the following 51 0(k)s: equivalence is · K032310 for the V.A.C.® Family of Products (cleared October claimed 10, 2003) · K062227 for… | 2003 |
| * | K063426 | V.a.C. Ats Large (1000 ML) Canister with Gel, Models M6275093/5, M6275093/10Summary page 1…e mechanism of action for inclusion into the Indications for Use statement (cleared October 4, 2006) * In addition, K063426 covers the V.A.C.®ATS 1000 ml canister (cleared December 13, 2006).… | 2006 |
| † | K062227 | V.a.C. Therapy System | 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K160487 | V.A.C. Rx4 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System | 2016 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | Class II | Z-2171-2017 | Packaging process control | Potential sterile barrier breach |
| Nov 4, 2009 | Not classified | Z-0666-2010 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Power cords may crack and fail inside plug with potential for fire hazard. |
| Jul 29, 2008 | Not classified | Z-2440-2008 | Equipment maintenance | The port on the 500mL InfoV.A.C. Canister that connects to the suction pump tubing was found to be partially or fully occluded with plastic. |
| Jul 29, 2008 | Not classified | Z-2439-2008 | Equipment maintenance | The port on the 500mL InfoV.A.C. Canister that connects to the suction pump tubing was found to be partially or fully occluded with plastic. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.2 years on median.
- 1 of the 5 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K160487 (Kci USA, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 13 other devices also cite its predicate K032310.
How does its category compare?
All OMP devicesOMP Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OMP
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OMP
127in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OMP
2in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OMP
140in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OMP, 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 | 113 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 98 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 87 | 7 | 79 |
| 2010 | 6 | 97 | 3 | 80 |
| 2011 | 6 | 123 | 0 | 130 |
| 2012 | 11 | 292 | 1 | 97 |
| 2013 | 11 | 84 | 2 | 169 |
| 2014 | 10 | 179 | 4 | 229 |
| 2015 | 20 | 189 | 1 | 378 |
| 2016 | 19 | 146 | 2 | 398 |
| 2017 | 11 | 137 | 0 | 368 |
| 2018 | 13 | 214 | 0 | 422 |
| 2019 | 15 | 249 | 1 | 994 |
| 2020 | 6 | 179 | 0 | 3,664 |
| 2021 | 9 | 238 | 0 | 1,422 |
| 2022 | 10 | 229 | 0 | 258 |
| 2023 | 8 | 291 | 0 | 143 |
| 2024 | 9 | 181 | 2 | 135 |
| 2025 | 5 | 127 | 0 | 140 |
| 2026 | 9 | 141 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The V.A.C.® Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings. It is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material. It is indicated for patients with chronic, acute…
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The V.A.C.® Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings. It is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material. It is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts.
The V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Silver™ Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection in the above wound types.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063740 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063740: V.a.C. Therapy Systems - Info V.a.C. Therapy Uniy, Model M6257766.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063740
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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