510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2008B. Braun Piston Syringes and Omnican and Omnifix Insulin Syringes
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
B.Braun Medical, Inc. · FMF Syringe, Piston
Cleared on Aug 16, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K063280 (B.Braun Medical, Inc., 2006) and 3 other predicates after an 83-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1994. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Aug 16, 2007
- Review
- 83 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMF
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K944355 (1994). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K941657 (1994). 3 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK944355 Nipro Branded Disposable Syringes, NeedlesNissho Corp. · 1994
- 3 generations backK030683 Nipro Disposable SyringesNipro Medical Corp. · 2003
- 2 generations backK051574 Nipro Disposable Syringe with or Without NeedleNipro Medical Corp. · 2005
- 1 generation backK063280 Injekt SyringeB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- This deviceK071459 B. Braun Piston Syringes and Omnican and Omnifix Insulin SyringesB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241385 Omnifix Syringe NRFitB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK193101 Omnifix Low Dead Space Luer Lock SyringeB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK120127 Swan Valley Medical Tranurethral Suprapubic Endo-Cystostomy (T-Spec)…Swan Valley Medical, Incorporated · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K241385Omnifix Syringe NRFitB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
- K193101Omnifix Low Dead Space Luer Lock SyringeB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
- K120127Swan Valley Medical Tranurethral Suprapubic Endo-Cystostomy (T-Spec) Surgical SystemSwan Valley Medical, Incorporated · 2012 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K944355 | Nipro Branded Disposable Syringes, Needles | Nissho Corp. | 1994 | — |
| −3 | K030683 | Nipro Disposable Syringes | Nipro Medical Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K051574 | Nipro Disposable Syringe with or Without Needle | Nipro Medical Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K063280 | Injekt Syringe | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2006 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K071459 | B. Braun Piston Syringes and Omnican and Omnifix Insulin Syringes | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K241385 | Omnifix Syringe NRFit | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K193101 | Omnifix Low Dead Space Luer Lock Syringe | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K120127 | Swan Valley Medical Tranurethral Suprapubic Endo-Cystostomy (T-Spec) Surgical… | Swan Valley Medical, Incorporated | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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.
Planning a device in FMF? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new FMF device
- #1 K241821 Luer Lock Syringe with Safety Needle; Luer…score 16.1 · 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063280 | Injekt SyringeSummary page 1…ulin syringes DEVICE CLASSIFICATION: Piston Syringe Class II, CFR Title 21 § 880.5860 PREDICATE DEVICES: B. Braun Injekt® Piston Syringe (K063280) NIPRO disposable hypodermic syringes with or without needle (KO51574)… | 2006 |
| * | K051574 | Nipro Disposable Syringe with or Without Needle | 2005 |
| * | K955235 | B-D Ultra Fine II, Micro Fine + Short Needle Insulin SyringeSummary page 1…inges with or without needle (KO51574) BD Ultra Fine 1I, Micro Fine and Short Needle Insulin Syringes (K955235 and K024112) DESCRIPTION: The Omnifix piston syringes consist of a graduated hollow barrel and a… | 1996 |
| * | K024112 | BD Insulin SyringeSummary page 1…r without needle (KO51574) BD Ultra Fine 1I, Micro Fine and Short Needle Insulin Syringes (K955235 and K024112) DESCRIPTION: The Omnifix piston syringes consist of a graduated hollow barrel and a movable plun… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2008 | Not classified | Z-2250-2009 | Packaging process control | I-Flow identified a B. Braun syringe package that had a tear/hole in the paper portion of the primary package. Used to provide an optional filling device for the Easypump. |
| Aug 1, 2008 | Not classified | Z-2249-2009 | Packaging process control | I-Flow identified a B. Braun syringe package that had a tear/hole in the paper portion of the primary package. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 3 of the 7 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241385 (B.Braun Medical, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K063280.
How does its category compare?
All FMF devicesFMF Syringe, Piston: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FMF
13in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMF
114in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMF
19in 2023
Class I (19 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMF
4,181in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMF, 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 | 23 | 90 | 6 | 674 |
| 2008 | 9 | 74 | 11 | 691 |
| 2009 | 14 | 94 | 15 | 913 |
| 2010 | 11 | 130 | 12 | 679 |
| 2011 | 16 | 109 | 3 | 186 |
| 2012 | 9 | 86 | 6 | 307 |
| 2013 | 12 | 154 | 1 | 326 |
| 2014 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 244 |
| 2015 | 11 | 87 | 2 | 273 |
| 2016 | 12 | 146 | 0 | 684 |
| 2017 | 13 | 135 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 2018 | 8 | 87 | 2 | 3,952 |
| 2019 | 11 | 146 | 1 | 5,863 |
| 2020 | 15 | 107 | 2 | 5,334 |
| 2021 | 20 | 175 | 1 | 5,874 |
| 2022 | 24 | 211 | 2 | 5,233 |
| 2023 | 22 | 173 | 19 (18) | 5,214 |
| 2024 | 14 | 130 | 0 | 5,122 |
| 2025 | 13 | 114 | 0 | 4,181 |
| 2026 | 9 | 239 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The B. Braun Omnican® and Omnifix® Insulin Syringes are intended for subcutaneous injection of insulin.
The B. Braun Omnifix® Piston Syringes are intended to be used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071459 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071459: B. Braun Piston Syringes and Omnican and Omnifix Insulin Syringes.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071459
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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