510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2020Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Neurosurgery · JXG Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Cleared on Nov 18, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K003322 (Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., 2001) after a 263-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2001. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 3 times.
- Decided
- Nov 18, 2011
- Review
- 263 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JXG
- Recalls
- 3
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K003322 (2001). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK003322 Codman Bactiseal CathetersCodman & Shurtleff, Inc. · 2001
- This deviceK110560 Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated CatheterMedtronic Neurosurgery · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK242003 XABO Ventricular Catheter, XABO Peritoneal Catheter, XABO Catheter SetAesculap, Inc. · 2024
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K242003XABO Ventricular Catheter, XABO Peritoneal Catheter, XABO Catheter SetAesculap, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K003322 | Codman Bactiseal Catheters | Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K110560 | Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter | Medtronic Neurosurgery | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K242003 | XABO Ventricular Catheter, XABO Peritoneal Catheter, XABO Catheter Set | Aesculap, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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 JXG device
- #1 K243531 Codman Libertís Shunt Catheter with Bactiseal…score 11.9 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
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- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K003322 | Codman Bactiseal CathetersSummary page 1…R §882.5550 Product Code(s) JXG Legally marketed device(s) Johnson & Johnson (Codman & Shurtleff) to which equivalence is BACTISEAL® Catheter (K003322) claimed Reason for 510(k) New device submission The Medtronic ARESTM Antibiotic… | 2001 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K242003 | XABO Ventricular Catheter, XABO Peritoneal Catheter, XABO Catheter Set | 2024 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2020 | Class II | Z-0738-2021 | Packaging change control | There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention. |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Class II | Z-0740-2021 | Packaging change control | There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention. |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Class II | Z-0739-2021 | Packaging change control | There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All JXG devicesJXG Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JXG
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JXG
255in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JXG
3in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JXG
1,198in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JXG, 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 | 3 | 184 | 0 | 649 |
| 2008 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 630 |
| 2009 | 5 | 106 | 30 | 629 |
| 2010 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 812 |
| 2011 | 7 | 136 | 5 | 787 |
| 2012 | 3 | 78 | 1 | 977 |
| 2013 | 3 | 108 | 14 | 1,004 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 6 | 1,251 |
| 2015 | 6 | 276 | 0 | 984 |
| 2016 | 6 | 143 | 0 | 1,091 |
| 2017 | 7 | 90 | 1 | 1,335 |
| 2018 | 6 | 102 | 0 | 1,484 |
| 2019 | 4 | 101 | 0 | 1,295 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 8 | 1,206 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,467 |
| 2022 | 4 | 101 | 0 | 1,329 |
| 2023 | 5 | 134 | 2 | 1,221 |
| 2024 | 3 | 90 | 3 | 1,214 |
| 2025 | 8 | 255 | 0 | 1,198 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Medtronic ARES™ Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters are intended for use in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110560 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110560: Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K110560
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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