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Centros Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Set

K092597510(k) TraditionalDecided Nov 12, 200980-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.5540

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

Ash Access Technology, Inc. · MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted

Cleared on Nov 12, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K070572 (Ash Access Technology, Inc., 2007) and 2 other predicates after an 80-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1998. 1 of the 18 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Nov 12, 2009
Review
80 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MSD
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K981994 (1998). 15 ancestors in all, the oldest K972207 (1998). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 1 of the 18 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.

  1. Root · 7 generations backK981994 Vascath Opti-Flow Long Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1998
  2. 6 generations backK012562 Medcomp 14.5F Double Lumen Hemodialysis CatheterMedical Components, Inc. · 2002
  3. 5 generations backK020465 Medcomp Ash Split-Cath IIMedcomp · 2002
  4. 4 generations backK022678 Medcomp SC4Medcomp · 2003
  5. 3 generations backK040318 Medcomp Split-Cath IIMedcomp · 2005
  6. 2 generations backK070572 Ash Advance Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure Kit, Models; 15FR X…Ash Access Technology, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
  7. 1 generation backK080400 Angiodynamics, Inc., Duramax Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure KitAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  8. This deviceK092597 Centros Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter SetAsh Access Technology, Inc. · 2009
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK141363 Centros Long Term Hemodialysis Catheter, Centrosflo Long Term…Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2014
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK151967 Centros Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, CentrosFLO Long-Term…Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled (Class I)

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K141363Centros Long Term Hemodialysis Catheter, Centrosflo Long Term Hemodialysis CatheterMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K151967Centros Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, CentrosFLO Long-Term Hemodialysis CatheterMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K981994Vascath Opti-Flow Long Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc.1998—
−6K012562Medcomp 14.5F Double Lumen Hemodialysis CatheterMedical Components, Inc.2002—
−5K020465Medcomp Ash Split-Cath IIMedcomp2002—
−4K022678Medcomp SC4Medcomp2003—
−3K040318Medcomp Split-Cath IIMedcomp2005—
−2K070572Ash Advance Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure Kit, Models; 15FR X 24CM, 15FR…Ash Access Technology, Inc.20073
−1K080400Angiodynamics, Inc., Duramax Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure KitAngioDynamics, Inc.20085
0 (this device)K092597Centros Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter SetAsh Access Technology, Inc.2009—
+1K141363Centros Long Term Hemodialysis Catheter, Centrosflo Long Term Hemodialysis…Merit Medical Systems, Inc.2014—
+2K151967Centros Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, CentrosFLO Long-Term Hemodialysis…Merit Medical Systems, Inc.2016Class I

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199820
200130
200310
200420

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201410
201611
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K092597, 1998–2016Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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 MSD device

  1. #1 K241581 Hemodialysis Catheterscore 12.3 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against? (3)

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
*K070572Ash Advance Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure Kit, Models; 15FR X 24CM, 15FR X 28CM…
Summary page 1
…g devices: IDevice Name [ Manufacturer 510(k) No. Centros® Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Set Ash Access K070572. cleared Technology, Inc. 6/26/2007 AngloDynamics DuramaxTM Catheter Kits…
Ash Access Technology, Inc.20073
*K080400Angiodynamics, Inc., Duramax Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure Kit
Summary page 1
…K070572. cleared Technology, Inc. 6/26/2007 AngloDynamics DuramaxTM Catheter Kits AngloDynamics® K080400, cleared 5/13/08 AngioDynamics® EvenMore® Chronic…
AngioDynamics, Inc.20085
*K040402Angiodynamics, Inc. More-Flow Hemodialysis Catheter and Procedure Kit
Summary page 1
…K080400, cleared 5/13/08 AngioDynamics® EvenMore® Chronic AngloDynamics® K040402, cleared Hemodialysis Catheter 4/19/2004 Device Description: The Centros®…
AngioDynamics, Inc.2004—

Also cleared against K070572: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (2)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K141363Centros Long Term Hemodialysis Catheter, Centrosflo Long Term Hemodialysis CatheterMerit Medical Systems, Inc.20141

Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

Relatives with a Class I recall

Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.

  • K151967Centros Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, CentrosFLO Long-Term Hemodialysis CatheterMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2016 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
  • 5 of the 15 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K141363 (Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 2014) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K070572.

How does its category compare?

All MSD devices

MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MSD

1in 2025

2007: 72008: 32009: 62010: 42011: 72012: 22013: 52014: 82015: 12016: 22017: 22018: 22019: 12020: 42021: 42025: 1
2007high 8 (2014) · low 0 (2022)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MSD

153in 2021

2007: 92 days median2008: 89 days median2009: 81 days median2010: 116 days median2011: 70 days median2013: 105 days median2014: 246 days median2020: 106 days median2021: 153 days median
2007high 246 (2014) · low 70 (2011)2026

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

Recalls per year · MSD

1in 2013

2008: 472009: 492010: 112011: 242013: 12026 (partial year): 4, 4 Class I
2007high 49 (2009) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MSD

1,054in 2025

2007: 1182008: 1742009: 1732010: 3062011: 2682012: 3672013: 3632014: 5062015: 5502016: 5322017: 4842018: 4632019: 6452020: 4012021: 5232022: 6102023: 5422024: 8412025: 1,054
2007high 1,054 (2025) · low 118 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MSD, 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
20077920118
200838947174
200968149173
2010411611306
201177024268
20122—0367
201351051363
201482460506
20151—0550
20162—0532
20172—0484
20182—0463
20191—0645
202041060401
202141530523
20220—0610
20230—0542
20240—0841
20251—01,054
20260—4 (4)—

What is it indicated for?

The CentrosTM Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Set is indicated for use in attaining long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis.

It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an adult patient. This catheter is indicated for> 30 days long-term placement.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K092597: Centros Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Set.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K092597

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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