# K081420: Vanishpoint I.V. Catheter

- Pathway: 510(k) (Abbreviated)
- Applicant: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 7, 2008 after 171 days
- Product code: FOZ (Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5200
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K051355 (2005). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K051355: Vanishpoint I.V. Catheter, Retractable Technologies, Inc. (2005) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The intended use of the VanishPoint® I.V. Catheter is to provide safe and reliable access to the vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days). The VanishPoint® I.V. Catheter may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness of procedure. The VanishPoint I.V. Catheter aids in the prevention of needlestick injuries.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K081420
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology