510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTriple Lumen PFM Picc
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Pfm Medical, Inc. · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Sep 21, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K083873 (Pfm Medical, Inc., 2009) and 1 other predicate after a 173-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2000. 2 of the 28 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Sep 21, 2011
- Review
- 173 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K001901 (2000). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 2 of the 28 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK062579 Omnipicc P.I.Rita Medical Systems, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK071875 V-Cath Poly PiccHdc Corp. · 2007
- 1 generation backK083873 Picc (CT Rated and Non-Rated)Pfm Medical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- This deviceK110914 Triple Lumen PFM PiccPfm Medical, Inc. · 2011
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- Root · 10 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK033389 Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK050185 Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK051417 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK062579 Omnipicc P.I.Rita Medical Systems, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK071875 V-Cath Poly PiccHdc Corp. · 2007
- 1 generation backK083873 Picc (CT Rated and Non-Rated)Pfm Medical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- This deviceK110914 Triple Lumen PFM PiccPfm Medical, Inc. · 2011
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −9 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K033389 | Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135 | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −6 | K050185 | Powerhohn and Powerline Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K051417 | 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −4 | K051991 | Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K062579 | Omnipicc P.I. | Rita Medical Systems, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K071875 | V-Cath Poly Picc | Hdc Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K083873 | Picc (CT Rated and Non-Rated) | Pfm Medical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K110914 | Triple Lumen PFM Picc | Pfm Medical, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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.
2 devices in this family have 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 LJS device
- #1 K241910 Neonav ECG Tip Location Systemscore 18.0 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083873 | Picc (CT Rated and Non-Rated)Summary page 2…The Triple Lumen PPM PICC has equivalent technological characteristics with respect to the PICC (SE-K083873) and the CR Bard basic catheter design and function of the predicate PPMA PowerPICC (SE-K071 875) catheters. Th… | 2009 |
| * | K071875 | V-Cath Poly PiccSummary page 2…PICC (SE-K083873) and the CR Bard basic catheter design and function of the predicate PPMA PowerPICC (SE-K071 875) catheters. The Triple Lumen PFM PICC's power injection capabilities are comparable to the predicate PFM P1CC and the CR… | 2007 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 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.
- K993691Arrowg +Ard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K862056[Central Venous][Multi-Lumen] Catheter W/Flex TipArrow Intl., Inc. · 1986 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 12 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K083873.
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. 2011, 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 Triple Lumen PFM PICC (CT Rated and Non-Rated) is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for infusion, intravenous therapy, blood sampling and power injection of contrast media.
The Triple Lumen PFM PICC has a maximum recommended infusion rating of 5 ml/sec.
The primary line of the Triple Lumen PFM PICC is also indicated for central venous pressure monitoring. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter of lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110914 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110914: Triple Lumen PFM Picc.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K110914
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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