510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBD L-Cath Single and Dual Lument Catheters, Midline Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Becton, Dickinson & CO · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Jul 1, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K925979 (Luther Medical Products, Inc., 1993) and 1 other predicate after a 22-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1993. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 1, 2009
- Review
- 22 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K925979 (1993). 2 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK925979 Dual Lumen L-Cath Catheter SystemLuther Medical Products, Inc. · 1993
- This deviceK091670 BD L-Cath Single and Dual Lument Catheters, Midline CatheterBecton, Dickinson & CO · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK230669 L-Cath™ Single and Dual Lumen Catheters, L-Cath™ Midline CathetersArgon Medical Devices · 2023 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K230669L-Cath™ Single and Dual Lumen Catheters, L-Cath™ Midline CathetersArgon Medical Devices · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K925979 | Dual Lumen L-Cath Catheter System | Luther Medical Products, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K091670 | BD L-Cath Single and Dual Lument Catheters, Midline Catheter | Becton, Dickinson & CO | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K230669 | L-Cath™ Single and Dual Lumen Catheters, L-Cath™ Midline Catheters | Argon Medical Devices | 2023 | 3 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 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.
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K925979 | Dual Lumen L-Cath Catheter SystemSummary page 1…Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long- Term Greater Than 30 Days (LJS/FOZ) Unmodified/Predicate Device: (K925979) Dual lumen L-Cath® Catheter System (K920755) L-Cath Peel Away Systems Catheter Description… | 1993 |
| * | K920755 | L-Cath Peel Away System CatheterSummary page 1…Greater Than 30 Days (LJS/FOZ) Unmodified/Predicate Device: (K925979) Dual lumen L-Cath® Catheter System (K920755) L-Cath Peel Away Systems Catheter Description of the device: Becton Dickinson obtained the L-CathTM catheter product lines thr… | 1993 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K230669 | L-Cath™ Single and Dual Lumen Catheters, L-Cath™ Midline Catheters | 2023 | 0 |
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?
- 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K230669 (Argon Medical Devices, 2023) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LJS devicesLJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LJS
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LJS
171in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LJS
5in 2023
Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LJS
4,372in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LJS, 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 | 14 | 92 | 0 | 392 |
| 2008 | 4 | 97 | 1 | 369 |
| 2009 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 379 |
| 2010 | 9 | 114 | 12 | 495 |
| 2011 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 696 |
| 2012 | 14 | 77 | 40 | 564 |
| 2013 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 680 |
| 2014 | 8 | 47 | 15 | 842 |
| 2015 | 7 | 71 | 2 | 1,306 |
| 2016 | 9 | 128 | 18 | 1,123 |
| 2017 | 7 | 101 | 9 | 2,100 |
| 2018 | 10 | 148 | 3 | 2,324 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 2,052 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,539 |
| 2021 | 3 | 284 | 1 | 3,084 |
| 2022 | 3 | 177 | 0 | 3,256 |
| 2023 | 4 | 47 | 5 (2) | 2,799 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 4,243 |
| 2025 | 8 | 171 | 0 | 4,372 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 8 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The intended use shall be for the administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature intravenously.
The intended use shall be for the administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature intravenously.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K091670 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K091670: BD L-Cath Single and Dual Lument Catheters, Midline Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K091670
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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