# K102511: Meridan Filter System- Jungular/Subeclavian Delivery Kit

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 24, 2011 after 357 days
- Product code: DTK (Filter, Intravascular, Cardiovascular)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.3375
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K022236 (2002). 10 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 12 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K101431: Eclipse Filter System-Femoral and Jugular/Subclavian Delivery Kits, C.R. Bard, Inc. (2010) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K112497: Meridian Filter System - Femoral Delivery Kit (2011), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MERIDIAN TM Filter System -Jugular/Subolavian Delivery Kits are indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via permanent placement in the vena cava in the following situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated. Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease. Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced. Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. MERIDIANTM Filter may be removed according to the instructions supplied under the section labeled: Optional Procedure for Filter Removal.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K102511
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology