510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSterican Hypodermic Needles
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
B.Braun Medical, Inc. · FMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen
Cleared on Nov 8, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K021475 (Bd, 2002) after an 87-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1993. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 8, 2007
- Review
- 87 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K931367 (1993). 9 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK931367 Vacutainer Brand Luer AdapterBd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · 1993
- 1 generation backK021475 BD Single Lumen Needle, Syringe and Blood Collection SetBd · 2002 · Recalled
- This deviceK072247 Sterican Hypodermic NeedlesB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK131040 Extavipro Sterican 30GB.Braun Melsungen AG · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K131040Extavipro Sterican 30GB.Braun Melsungen AG · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K931367 | Vacutainer Brand Luer Adapter | Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic | 1993 | — |
| −1 | K021475 | BD Single Lumen Needle, Syringe and Blood Collection Set | Bd | 2002 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K072247 | Sterican Hypodermic Needles | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K131040 | Extavipro Sterican 30G | B.Braun Melsungen AG | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K021475 | BD Single Lumen Needle, Syringe and Blood Collection SetSummary page 1…Class II, CFR Title 21 § 880.5570 PREDICATE DEVICE: BD Precision Glide~m Needles (BD Single Lumen Needle, Syringe, and Blood Collection Set), K02 1475 DESCRIPTION: The hypodermnic needles are comprised of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end,… | 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K131040 | Extavipro Sterican 30G | 2013 | 0 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9.2 years on median.
- 3 of the 9 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K131040 (B.Braun Melsungen AG, 2013) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K021475.
How does its category compare?
All FMI devicesFMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FMI
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMI
141in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMI
1in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMI
2,424in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMI, 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 | 15 | 71 | 2 | 208 |
| 2008 | 10 | 85 | 4 | 177 |
| 2009 | 7 | 177 | 3 | 263 |
| 2010 | 15 | 119 | 79 | 249 |
| 2011 | 12 | 113 | 5 | 240 |
| 2012 | 17 | 107 | 1 | 215 |
| 2013 | 11 | 87 | 1 | 255 |
| 2014 | 14 | 155 | 3 | 287 |
| 2015 | 10 | 89 | 1 | 567 |
| 2016 | 20 | 217 | 0 | 941 |
| 2017 | 9 | 253 | 16 | 1,547 |
| 2018 | 20 | 176 | 0 | 2,398 |
| 2019 | 12 | 186 | 5 | 4,896 |
| 2020 | 11 | 263 | 3 | 4,245 |
| 2021 | 18 | 143 | 7 | 4,532 |
| 2022 | 23 | 189 | 0 | 4,885 |
| 2023 | 18 | 112 | 2 | 4,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 90 | 1 | 4,053 |
| 2025 | 11 | 141 | 0 | 2,424 |
| 2026 | 12 | 119 | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Sterican hypodermic needles, when attached to a male connector, are intended to be used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072247 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K072247: Sterican Hypodermic Needles.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072247
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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