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Recalled · Class II · 2024

Monarch Compak Inflation Syringe and Universal Fluid Dispensing Syringe

K083523510(k) SpecialCleared Feb 4, 200970-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.1650Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · DXT Injector And Syringe, Angiographic

Cleared on Feb 4, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K011811 (Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 2001) and 1 other predicate after a 70-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 4 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Feb 4, 2009
Review
70 days
Class
Class II
Product code
DXT
Recalls
1
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K943597 (1995). 4 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2004: 1 other ancestor1997: 1 other ancestor2012: 1 descendant cleared2013: 1 descendant cleared2015: 1 descendant cleared2016: 1 descendant clearedK943597 · Monarch AP (TM) · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 1995K011811 · Monarch Inflation Syringe; Universal Fluid Dispensing Syringe · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001 · recalled1995200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 2 descendants K011811 · Monarch Inflation Syringe; Universal Fluid Dispensing Syringe · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001 · recalledK943597 · Monarch AP (TM) · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 19950
  1. Root · 2 generations backK943597 Monarch AP (TM)Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 1995
  2. 1 generation backK011811 Monarch Inflation Syringe; Universal Fluid Dispensing SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
  3. This deviceK083523 Monarch Compak Inflation Syringe and Universal Fluid Dispensing…Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2009
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK122321 Basixconpak Analog Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Ireland, Ltd. · 2012 · Recalled
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK130566 BasixtouchMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2013
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK153672 basixTOUCH40 Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2016
  7. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK140943 Mastro Plus Balloon in-Deflation DeviceBeijing Demax Medical Technology Co.,Ltd · 2015

Most influential descendants

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  • K122321Basixconpak Analog Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Ireland, Ltd. · 2012 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K130566BasixtouchMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K153672basixTOUCH40 Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2016 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K140943Mastro Plus Balloon in-Deflation DeviceBeijing Demax Medical Technology Co.,Ltd · 2015 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K943597Monarch AP (TM)Merit Medical Systems, Inc.1995—
−1K011811Monarch Inflation Syringe; Universal Fluid Dispensing SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc.200110
0 (this device)K083523Monarch Compak Inflation Syringe and Universal Fluid Dispensing SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc.2009—
+1K122321Basixconpak Analog Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Ireland, Ltd.20121
+2K130566BasixtouchMerit Medical Systems, Inc.2013—
+3K153672basixTOUCH40 Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc.2016—
+3K140943Mastro Plus Balloon in-Deflation DeviceBeijing Demax Medical Technology Co.,Ltd2015—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199710
200410

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201210
201310
201510
201610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K083523, 1995–2016Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K011811Monarch Inflation Syringe; Universal Fluid Dispensing SyringeMerit Medical Systems, Inc.200110
*K040138Viceroy Inflation Device
Summary page 1
…flation Syringe with Gauge Classification Name: 74 MAV - Angiographic Injector & Syringe Premarket Notification: K040138, clearance date Feb. 13, 2004 Manufacturer: Merit Medical Systems, Inc…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.20042

Also cleared against K011811: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (4)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K122321Basixconpak Analog Inflation SyringeMerit Medical Ireland, Ltd.20123

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Aug 19, 2024Class IIZ-0064-2025Packaging process controlInflation devices may have a small hole in the sterile barrier of the device and use of affected devices may result in exposure to pathogens/pyrogens which could lead to infection.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 7.5 years on median.
  • 3 of the 4 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K122321 (Merit Medical Ireland, Ltd., 2012) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K011811.

How does its category compare?

All DXT devices

DXT Injector And Syringe, Angiographic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · DXT

1in 2025

2007: 32008: 22009: 62010: 12011: 42013: 22014: 62015: 72016: 82017: 72018: 92019: 42020: 32021: 12023: 12024: 42025: 12026 (partial year): 7
2007high 9 (2018) · low 0 (2012)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · DXT

138in 2024

2007: 182 days median2009: 137 days median2011: 69 days median2014: 144 days median2015: 153 days median2016: 172 days median2017: 183 days median2018: 93 days median2019: 96 days median2020: 154 days median2024: 138 days median2026 (partial year): 264 days median
2007high 264 (2026) · low 69 (2011)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · DXT

10in 2024

2007: 42008: 32009: 72010: 32011: 32012: 72015: 12018: 22020: 12021: 12023: 22024: 102026 (partial year): 6
2007high 10 (2024) · low 0 (2013)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · DXT

97in 2025

2007: 1072008: 1682009: 1882010: 1242011: 1332012: 1352013: 1412014: 972015: 1352016: 1522017: 1282018: 1292019: 1212020: 932021: 1322022: 1112023: 1172024: 1182025: 97
2007high 188 (2009) · low 93 (2020)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code DXT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200731824107
20082—3168
200961377188
20101—3124
20114693133
20120—7135
20132—0141
20146144097
201571531135
201681720152
201771830128
20189932129
20194960121
20203154193
20211—1132
20220—0111
20231—2117
2024413810118
20251—097
202672646—

What is it indicated for?

The Monarch™ COMPAK Inflation Syringe is used to inflate and deflate balloon angioplasty catheters or other interventional devices, and to measure the pressure within the balloon during the procedure. It is also used to dispense fluids into the body and monitor the pressure of that fluid.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K083523: Monarch Compak Inflation Syringe and Universal Fluid Dispensing Syringe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K083523

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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