510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2009Amplatzer Torqvue Delivery System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aga Medical Corp. · DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Cleared on Nov 2, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K033989 (Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management, 2004) after a 77-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1989. 5 of the 69 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 30 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Nov 2, 2007
- Review
- 77 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQY
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K893658 (1989). 38 ancestors in all, the oldest K770977 (1977). 30 later devices descend from it, 11 citing it directly. 5 of the 69 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 6 generations backK893658 Percutaneous IntroducerMedamicus, Inc. · 1989
- 5 generations backK965167 Percutaneous Venous Introducer 10264Medamicus, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK012130 Attain LDS 6216 Left-Heart Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2001
- 3 generations backK013517 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600Medtronic Vascular · 2002
- 2 generations backK032312 Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2003
- 1 generation backK033989 Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59…Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management · 2004
- This deviceK072313 Amplatzer Torqvue Delivery SystemAga Medical Corp. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK083214 Amplatzer Torqvue 45DEGREEX45DEGREE Delivery Sheath, Models…Aga Medical Corp. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK080757 Amplatzer Torqvue Low Profile Delivery SystemAga Medical Corp. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK131063 Amplatzer Torq Vue LP Delivery SystemSt Jude Medical · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK120120 Amplatzer Torqvue 45X45 Delivery Sheath Amplatzer Torqvue LA1…Aga Medical Corporation · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK163000 AMPLATZER TorqVue 45x45 Delivery SheathAga Medical COrporation (Wholly Owned by St. Jude Medical CO · 2016
Showing 5 of 30 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 30 · See all- K083214Amplatzer Torqvue 45DEGREEX45DEGREE Delivery Sheath, Models 9-TV45X45-09F-100…Aga Medical Corp. · 2009 · cites it directly10descendants
- K080757Amplatzer Torqvue Low Profile Delivery SystemAga Medical Corp. · 2008 · cites it directly7descendants
- K131063Amplatzer Torq Vue LP Delivery SystemSt Jude Medical · 2013 · cites it directly5descendants
- K120120Amplatzer Torqvue 45X45 Delivery Sheath Amplatzer Torqvue LA1 Delivery Sheath Amplatzer…Aga Medical Corporation · 2012 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K163000AMPLATZER TorqVue 45x45 Delivery SheathAga Medical COrporation (Wholly Owned by St. Jude Medical CO · 2016 · 2 generations on4descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K893658 | Percutaneous Introducer | Medamicus, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −5 | K965167 | Percutaneous Venous Introducer 10264 | Medamicus, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K012130 | Attain LDS 6216 Left-Heart Delivery System | Medtronic Vascular | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K013517 | 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600 | Medtronic Vascular | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K032312 | Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery System | Medtronic Vascular | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K033989 | Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59 and C304-L69 | Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K072313 | Amplatzer Torqvue Delivery System | Aga Medical Corp. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K083214 | Amplatzer Torqvue 45DEGREEX45DEGREE Delivery Sheath, Models 9-TV45X45-09F-100… | Aga Medical Corp. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K080757 | Amplatzer Torqvue Low Profile Delivery System | Aga Medical Corp. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K131063 | Amplatzer Torq Vue LP Delivery System | St Jude Medical | 2013 | 1 |
| +2 | K120120 | Amplatzer Torqvue 45X45 Delivery Sheath Amplatzer Torqvue LA1 Delivery Sheath… | Aga Medical Corporation | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K163000 | AMPLATZER TorqVue 45x45 Delivery Sheath | Aga Medical COrporation (Wholly Owned by St. Jude Medical CO | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 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.
5 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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 DQY device
- #1 K234115 APRO 55 Catheterscore 17.5 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K033989 | Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59 and C304-L69Summary page 1…Product Code: DQY Predicate Device: Medtronic® SelectSite Tm Deflectable Catheter Delivery System 510(k) No. K033989, Reg. No. 870.1250; Product Code: DQY Predicate Device Intended Use: The deflectable catheter syst… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (30)
See all 3011 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K083214 | Amplatzer Torqvue 45DEGREEX45DEGREE Delivery Sheath, Models 9-TV45X45-09F-100… | 2009 | 10 |
| K080757 | Amplatzer Torqvue Low Profile Delivery System | 2008 | 7 |
| K131063 | Amplatzer Torq Vue LP Delivery System | 2013 | 5 |
| K202610 | Ventrax Delivery System | 2020 | 2 |
| K190581 | Amplatzer Trevisio Intravascular Delivery System | 2019 | 2 |
| K080994 | Amplatzer Torqvue Exchange System | 2008 | 1 |
| K260993 | Amplatzer TorqVue Delivery System | 2026 | 0 |
| K121611 | Amplatzer Torqvue FX Class I | 2012 | 0 |
| K100184 | Fustar Steerable Introducers | 2011 | 0 |
| K093476 | Amplatzer Torq Vue 2 Delivery Sheath Model 9-TV2-05F120, Model 9-TV2-06F120… | 2010 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2009 | Not classified | Z-1101-2010 | Process design | In this lot of TorqVue Delivery Systems (PN: 9-ITV10F45/80, LN: 0906151781), the dilator cannot be fully secured to the sheath as directed by the instructions for use. |
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K121611Amplatzer Torqvue FXAga Medical Corporation · 2012 · Cites it directly · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K180864WATCHMAN TruSeal Access SystemBoston Scientific · 2018 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2018 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K212228WATCHMAN FXD Curve Access SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2021 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K220340Amplatzer Steerable Delivery SheathAbbott Medical · 2022 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2022 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K240018WATCHMAN TruSteer Access System (M635TU90050)Boston Scientific Corporation · 2024 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2024 descendants bar of FIG. 11 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 3.8 years on median.
- 5 of the 38 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K083214 (Aga Medical Corp., 2009) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K033989.
How does its category compare?
All DQY devicesDQY Catheter, Percutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQY
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQY
115in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQY
1in 2025
Class I (10 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQY
3,056in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQY, 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 | 16 | 85 | 6 | 313 |
| 2008 | 31 | 66 | 12 | 496 |
| 2009 | 37 | 73 | 17 | 819 |
| 2010 | 22 | 74 | 32 | 1,293 |
| 2011 | 36 | 71 | 6 | 1,211 |
| 2012 | 30 | 87 | 2 | 1,191 |
| 2013 | 32 | 92 | 36 (1) | 1,352 |
| 2014 | 19 | 127 | 3 | 1,497 |
| 2015 | 27 | 118 | 3 | 2,337 |
| 2016 | 22 | 117 | 22 (7) | 2,252 |
| 2017 | 26 | 113 | 8 | 2,489 |
| 2018 | 25 | 106 | 2 | 2,855 |
| 2019 | 30 | 111 | 1 | 2,902 |
| 2020 | 20 | 120 | 2 | 2,889 |
| 2021 | 18 | 81 | 2 | 3,006 |
| 2022 | 18 | 74 | 0 | 2,643 |
| 2023 | 18 | 114 | 17 | 3,049 |
| 2024 | 16 | 87 | 1 | 3,190 |
| 2025 | 21 | 115 | 1 (1) | 3,056 |
| 2026 | 11 | 30 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The AMPLATZER® TorqVue® Delivery System is indicated to provide a pathway through which devices are introduced within the chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart or in the peripheral vasculature.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072313 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072313: Amplatzer Torqvue Delivery System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072313
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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