# K073028: Venowave Models VW5-6, VW5-10, VW5-20 and VW5-30

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Venowave, Inc.
- Decided: Mar 7, 2008 after 133 days
- Product code: JOW (Sleeve, Limb, Compressible)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.5800
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K944567 (1995). 10 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 13 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K060146: Activecare ++ System, Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. (2006) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K232640: Venowave VW5 (2024), 0 descendants of its own
- K192337: Zeroveno (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Management of the symptoms of post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) Prevention of deep vein thrombosis, (DVT) Prevention of primary thrombosis Treatment of lymphedema Diminishing post-operative pain and swelling Treatment of leg swelling due to vascular insufficiency Treatment of varicose veins Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency Enhancing blood circulation Treatment of intermittent claudication

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K073028
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology