510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017Clarivein Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vascular Insights, LLC · KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush
Cleared on Mar 20, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K013635 (Bacchus Vascular, Inc., 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 296-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1990. 4 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 20, 2008
- Review
- 296 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KRA
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K904788 (1990). 9 ancestors in all, the oldest K882796 (1988). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK904788 Mewissen CatheterBoston Scientific Corp · 1990
- 3 generations backK974067 Fountain Infusion Catheter and Occluding Guide WireMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK981417 Squirt Fluid Delivery SystemMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 1998
- 1 generation backK013635 Trellis Infusion System (10CM Infusion Length); Trellis Infusion…Bacchus Vascular, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK071468 Clarivein CatheterVascular Insights, LLC · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK153502 ClariVein ICVascular Insights, LLC · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK201907 ClariVein ICMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK250794 InVera Infusion DeviceInvera Medical · 2026
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK231148 ScleroSafe™ 150 mm, ScleroSafe™ 350 mmVvt Medical, Ltd. · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K153502ClariVein ICVascular Insights, LLC · 2016 · cites it directly3descendants
- K201907ClariVein ICMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K250794InVera Infusion DeviceInvera Medical · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K231148ScleroSafe™ 150 mm, ScleroSafe™ 350 mmVvt Medical, Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K904788 | Mewissen Catheter | Boston Scientific Corp | 1990 | — |
| −3 | K974067 | Fountain Infusion Catheter and Occluding Guide Wire | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 1998 | 23 |
| −2 | K981417 | Squirt Fluid Delivery System | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K013635 | Trellis Infusion System (10CM Infusion Length); Trellis Infusion System (20CM… | Bacchus Vascular, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K071468 | Clarivein Catheter | Vascular Insights, LLC | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K153502 | ClariVein IC | Vascular Insights, LLC | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K201907 | ClariVein IC | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K250794 | InVera Infusion Device | Invera Medical | 2026 | — |
| +3 | K231148 | ScleroSafe™ 150 mm, ScleroSafe™ 350 mm | Vvt Medical, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 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.
Planning a device in KRA? 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 KRA device
- #1 K253509 TriSalus TriNav Advance Infusion Systemscore 14.4 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K013635 | Trellis Infusion System (10CM Infusion Length); Trellis Infusion System (20CM Infusion…Summary page 1…Name: Infusion Catheter Classification Name: Continuous Flush Catheter, 21 CFR 870.1210, Product Code KRA Predicate Device(s): Trellis Infusion System (K013635) Slip-Cath (K882796) Device Description: The ClariVeinTm Infusion Catheter (ClariVeinTm-IC) is an infusi… | 2002 |
| * | K882796 | Slip-Coat (TM) CathetersSummary page 1…cation Name: Continuous Flush Catheter, 21 CFR 870.1210, Product Code KRA Predicate Device(s): Trellis Infusion System (K013635) Slip-Cath (K882796) Device Description: The ClariVeinTm Infusion Catheter (ClariVeinTm-IC) is an infusion catheter system designed to introduce phy… | 1988 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K153502 | ClariVein IC | 2016 | 3 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2017 | Class II | Z-1146-2018 | Process control | Certain catheters could have a compromised catheter shaft due to a manufacturing defect which could result in some delamination of the catheter shaft including during introduction of the catheter into a vascular access introducer. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.1 years on median.
- 2 of the 9 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K153502 (Vascular Insights, LLC, 2016) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K013635.
How does its category compare?
All KRA devicesKRA Catheter, Continuous Flush: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KRA
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KRA
63in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KRA
41so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (7 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KRA
980in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KRA, 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 | 5 | 44 | 2 | 118 |
| 2008 | 7 | 144 | 6 | 117 |
| 2009 | 5 | 69 | 8 | 187 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 26 | 355 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 3 | 239 |
| 2012 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 217 |
| 2013 | 3 | 126 | 2 | 209 |
| 2014 | 4 | 61 | 3 (2) | 276 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 1 | 339 |
| 2016 | 8 | 122 | 3 (1) | 418 |
| 2017 | 4 | 166 | 0 | 538 |
| 2018 | 4 | 178 | 0 | 434 |
| 2019 | 4 | 133 | 4 (4) | 418 |
| 2020 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 381 |
| 2021 | 6 | 108 | 0 | 440 |
| 2022 | 6 | 228 | 0 | 543 |
| 2023 | 7 | 63 | 2 | 829 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 942 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 980 |
| 2026 | 5 | 268 | 41 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The ClariVeinTM Infusion Catheter is intended for the infusion of physician-specified agents in the peripheral vasculature.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071468 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071468: Clarivein Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071468
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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