510(k) · Cleared
ClearedInstrumed Vascular Clamps
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Instrumed International, Inc. · DXC Clamp, Vascular
Cleared on Oct 26, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K072834 (Surgical Instruments Belgium SA, 2008) and 5 other predicates after a 68-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2002. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 26, 2009
- Review
- 68 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DXC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K022754 (2002). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K973080 (1998). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK022754 S&T Single Use Micro Anastomosis ClampS & T AG · 2002
- 1 generation backK070661 Vitalcor Featherweight Vascular ClampsVitalcor, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK092544 Instrumed Vascular ClampsInstrumed International, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK120492 K2 Medical Vascular ClampsK2 Medical GmbH & Co. KG · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K120492K2 Medical Vascular ClampsK2 Medical GmbH & Co. KG · 2012 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K022754 | S&T Single Use Micro Anastomosis Clamp | S & T AG | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K070661 | Vitalcor Featherweight Vascular Clamps | Vitalcor, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K092544 | Instrumed Vascular Clamps | Instrumed International, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K120492 | K2 Medical Vascular Clamps | K2 Medical GmbH & Co. KG | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new DXC device
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What was it cleared against? (11)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072834 | Sibel SA Vascular ClampSummary page 1…asive Coronary Systems Classification name: Clamp, Vascular (21 CFR 870.4450, Product code DXC) Regulation Description Vascular Clamp Substantial Equivalence Claims: K072834 SIBEL SA VASCULAR CLAMP; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS BELGIUM SA P.D. K973080 Surgical Vascular Clamp, Waiter Loren… | 2008 |
| * | K973080 | Surgical Vascular ClampSummary page 1…DXC) Regulation Description Vascular Clamp Substantial Equivalence Claims: K072834 SIBEL SA VASCULAR CLAMP; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS BELGIUM SA P.D. K973080 Surgical Vascular Clamp, Waiter Lorenz Surgical, Inc K992053 AESCULAP VASCULAR INSTRUMENTS AESCULAP, INC.… | 1998 |
| * | K992053 | Aesculap Vascular InstrumentsSummary page 1…ivalence Claims: K072834 SIBEL SA VASCULAR CLAMP; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS BELGIUM SA P.D. K973080 Surgical Vascular Clamp, Waiter Lorenz Surgical, Inc K992053 AESCULAP VASCULAR INSTRUMENTS AESCULAP, INC. P.D. Preamnendments: Aesculap, Codman, Heartport,… | 2000 |
| * | K070661 | Vitalcor Featherweight Vascular ClampsSummary page 1…l, Inc K992053 AESCULAP VASCULAR INSTRUMENTS AESCULAP, INC. P.D. Preamnendments: Aesculap, Codman, Heartport, V.Mueller, Walter Lorenz K070661 VITALCOR FEATHERWEIGHT VASCULAR CLAMPS; VITALCOR, INC. P.D. K022754 S&T SINGLE USE MICRO ANASTOMOSIS CLAMP;… | 2007 |
| * | K022754 | S&T Single Use Micro Anastomosis ClampSummary page 1…P.D. Preamnendments: Aesculap, Codman, Heartport, V.Mueller, Walter Lorenz K070661 VITALCOR FEATHERWEIGHT VASCULAR CLAMPS; VITALCOR, INC. P.D. K022754 S&T SINGLE USE MICRO ANASTOMOSIS CLAMP; S &TAG K982278 MICRINS MICRO ANASTOMOSIS CLAMP; MICRINS SURGICAL, INC. === Page 2… | 2002 |
| * | K982278 | Micrins Micro Anastomosis ClampSummary page 1….Mueller, Walter Lorenz K070661 VITALCOR FEATHERWEIGHT VASCULAR CLAMPS; VITALCOR, INC. P.D. K022754 S&T SINGLE USE MICRO ANASTOMOSIS CLAMP; S &TAG K982278 MICRINS MICRO ANASTOMOSIS CLAMP; MICRINS SURGICAL, INC.… | 1999 |
| * | — | Aesculap Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Codman Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Heartport Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | V.Mueller Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Walter Lorenz Named without a submission number |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K120492 | K2 Medical Vascular Clamps | 2012 | 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?
- The line of descent spans 7 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K120492 (K2 Medical GmbH & Co. KG, 2012) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K072834.
How does its category compare?
All DXC devicesDXC Clamp, Vascular: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DXC
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DXC
215in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DXC
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DXC
442in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DXC, 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 | 10 | 52 | 0 | 298 |
| 2008 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 302 |
| 2009 | 4 | 83 | 2 | 539 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 1 | 600 |
| 2011 | 6 | 51 | 3 | 691 |
| 2012 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 548 |
| 2013 | 14 | 89 | 0 | 920 |
| 2014 | 4 | 157 | 1 | 494 |
| 2015 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 374 |
| 2016 | 3 | 91 | 0 | 494 |
| 2017 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 416 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 391 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 393 |
| 2020 | 3 | 209 | 0 | 404 |
| 2021 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 371 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 273 |
| 2023 | 4 | 215 | 2 | 674 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 375 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 442 |
| 2026 | 4 | 125 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
INSTRUMED Vascular Clamps are devices intended for temporary or partial occlusion of blood vessels during vascular surgical procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K092544 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K092544: Instrumed Vascular Clamps.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K092544
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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