510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpectranetics Turbo-Tandem System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spectranetics Corp. · DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Cleared on Jul 1, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K071227 (Spectranetics Corp., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 58-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1989. 20 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 1, 2009
- Review
- 58 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K890505 (1989). 37 ancestors in all, the oldest K871011 (1987). 20 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK890505 Usci Grey/Black Guide WireC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1989
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK052296 Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser CathetersSpectranetics Corp. · 2005
- 2 generations backK052514 Clirpath Turbo Plus Excimer Laser Catheters, Models 314-151…Spectranetics Corp. · 2005
- 1 generation backK071227 Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser Catheter (RX) -0.9MM, (RX) -1.4MM, (RX)…Spectranetics Corp. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK091299 Spectranetics Turbo-Tandem SystemSpectranetics Corp. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 19 of its ownK094036 Turbo-Tandem System Model 472-110Spectranetics Corp. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 17 of its ownK140775 Turbo-Elite Atherectomy Catheters, Turbo Tandem SystemSpectranetics Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 8 of its ownK181642 B-Laser Atherectomy SystemEximo Medical, Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK202835 Auryon Atherectomy SystemEximo Medical, Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 4 of its ownK220116 Auryon Atherectomy CathetersEximo Medical, Ltd. · 2022
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- Root · 11 generations backK890505 Usci Grey/Black Guide WireC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1989
- 10 generations backK961271 Usci Commander Series Guide WiresC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations backK990639 Acs HI-Torque Cross IT 100XT, 200XT and 300XT Guide Wires with…Guidant Corp. · 1999
- 8 generations backK011986 Safe-Steer Guide Wire SystemIntra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK021323 Modification to Safe-Steer Guide Wire SystemIntra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK031842 Safe-Cross Radio Frequency Total Occlusion Crossing SystemIntra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK040067 Clirpath Excimer Laser CatheterSpectranetics Corp. · 2004
- 4 generations backK043465 2.5 MM Turbo Clirpath Excimer Laser Catheter, Model 225-011Spectranetics Corp. · 2005
- 3 generations backK052296 Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser CathetersSpectranetics Corp. · 2005
- 2 generations backK052514 Clirpath Turbo Plus Excimer Laser Catheters, Models 314-151…Spectranetics Corp. · 2005
- 1 generation backK071227 Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser Catheter (RX) -0.9MM, (RX) -1.4MM, (RX)…Spectranetics Corp. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK091299 Spectranetics Turbo-Tandem SystemSpectranetics Corp. · 2009
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 20 · See all- K094036Turbo-Tandem System Model 472-110Spectranetics Corp. · 2010 · cites it directly19descendants
- K140775Turbo-Elite Atherectomy Catheters, Turbo Tandem SystemSpectranetics Corporation · 2014 · cites it directly17descendants
- K181642B-Laser Atherectomy SystemEximo Medical, Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on8descendants
- K202835Auryon Atherectomy SystemEximo Medical, Ltd. · 2020 · 3 generations on6descendants
- K220116Auryon Atherectomy CathetersEximo Medical, Ltd. · 2022 · 4 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K890505 | Usci Grey/Black Guide Wire | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −10 | K961271 | Usci Commander Series Guide Wires | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K990639 | Acs HI-Torque Cross IT 100XT, 200XT and 300XT Guide Wires with Hydrocoat… | Guidant Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K011986 | Safe-Steer Guide Wire System | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K021323 | Modification to Safe-Steer Guide Wire System | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K031842 | Safe-Cross Radio Frequency Total Occlusion Crossing System | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K040067 | Clirpath Excimer Laser Catheter | Spectranetics Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K043465 | 2.5 MM Turbo Clirpath Excimer Laser Catheter, Model 225-011 | Spectranetics Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K052296 | Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser Catheters | Spectranetics Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K052514 | Clirpath Turbo Plus Excimer Laser Catheters, Models 314-151, 314-159, 317-152… | Spectranetics Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K071227 | Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser Catheter (RX) -0.9MM, (RX) -1.4MM, (RX) -1.7MM… | Spectranetics Corp. | 2007 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K091299 | Spectranetics Turbo-Tandem System | Spectranetics Corp. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K094036 | Turbo-Tandem System Model 472-110 | Spectranetics Corp. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K140775 | Turbo-Elite Atherectomy Catheters, Turbo Tandem System | Spectranetics Corporation | 2014 | 3 |
| +2 | K181642 | B-Laser Atherectomy System | Eximo Medical, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K202835 | Auryon Atherectomy System | Eximo Medical, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +4 | K220116 | Auryon Atherectomy Catheters | Eximo Medical, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
Planning a device in DQY? 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? (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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071227 | Clirpath Turbo Excimer Laser Catheter (RX) -0.9MM, (RX) -1.4MM, (RX) -1.7MM, (RX)…Summary page 2…g predicate devices currently in interstate commerce with respect to comparable features, materials of construction and intended use. • Spectranetics Turbo Elite TM - K071227 • Spectranetics Turbo Booster TM - K071226 Labeling, packaging, and sterilization of the Spectranetics Turbo-Tandem System has… | 2007 |
| * | K071226 | 8FR Turbo Booster, Guide Catheter, 7FR Turbo Booster, Model 518-063, 518-043Summary page 2…ommerce with respect to comparable features, materials of construction and intended use. • Spectranetics Turbo Elite TM - K071227 • Spectranetics Turbo Booster TM - K071226 Labeling, packaging, and sterilization of the Spectranetics Turbo-Tandem System has not changed from the predicate devices liste… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (20)
See all 202 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 20 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 6 of the 37 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K094036 (Spectranetics Corp., 2010) has gone furthest, with 19 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K071227.
How does its category compare?
All DQY devicesDQY Catheter, Percutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, 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?
Turbo-TandemTM System is indicated for atherectomy of infrainguinal arteries.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K091299 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K091299: Spectranetics Turbo-Tandem System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K091299
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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