510(k) · Decided
Recalled · Class II · 2015Split Cath Iii
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medical Components, Inc. · MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Cleared on Dec 8, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K040318 (Medcomp, 2005) and 4 other predicates after a 178-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 2000. 2 of the 36 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Dec 8, 2011
- Review
- 178 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MSD
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K001901 (2000). 35 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 2 of the 36 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK070996 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK091953 Pro-PiccMedcomp · 2009
- This deviceK111651 Split Cath IiiMedical Components, Inc. · 2011
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- Root · 9 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 7 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK033389 Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK050185 Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK051417 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK070996 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK091953 Pro-PiccMedcomp · 2009
- This deviceK111651 Split Cath IiiMedical Components, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −8 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K033389 | Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135 | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −5 | K050185 | Powerhohn and Powerline Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K051417 | 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −3 | K051991 | Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K070996 | 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K091953 | Pro-Picc | Medcomp | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K111651 | Split Cath Iii | Medical Components, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 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 MSD device
- #1 K241581 Hemodialysis Catheterscore 12.3 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040318 | Medcomp Split-Cath IISummary page 1…s CFR Reference: 21 CFR 876.5540, Class IIl Classification Panel: Gastroenterology / Urology Premarket Notification: K040318, concurrence date February 3, 2011 K020465, concurrence date July 22, 2002… | 2005 |
| * | K020465 | Medcomp Ash Split-Cath IISummary page 1…fication Panel: Gastroenterology / Urology Premarket Notification: K040318, concurrence date February 3, 2011 K020465, concurrence date July 22, 2002 K091 953, concurrence date September 16, 2009… | 2002 |
| * | K091953 | Pro-PiccSummary page 1…ion: K040318, concurrence date February 3, 2011 K020465, concurrence date July 22, 2002 K091 953, concurrence date September 16, 2009 K051280, concurrence date November 30, 2005… | 2009 |
| * | K051280 | Medcomp Split Cath IISummary page 1…K020465, concurrence date July 22, 2002 K091 953, concurrence date September 16, 2009 K051280, concurrence date November 30, 2005 K981 125, concurrence date February 26, 1999 Performa… | 2005 |
| * | K981125 | Medcomp Tesio Catheter, Models MBR-6, MBL-6, MBS-6Summary page 1…K091 953, concurrence date September 16, 2009 K051280, concurrence date November 30, 2005 K981 125, concurrence date February 26, 1999 Performance Standards: Performance standards have not been established by FDA under section… | 1999 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2015 | Class II | Z-1351-2015 | Process control | Medcomp has initiated the recall of Duo-Flow 400XL Catheter, Hemo-Flow Catheter, SLX Catheter, Triple Lumen Infusion Catheter, CT rated PICC, Split Cath III, PC Split Cath III because the product shipped was out of specification. One BI… |
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 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 14 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K040318.
How does its category compare?
All MSD devicesMSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MSD
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MSD
153in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MSD
1in 2013
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MSD
1,054in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MSD, 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 | 7 | 92 | 0 | 118 |
| 2008 | 3 | 89 | 47 | 174 |
| 2009 | 6 | 81 | 49 | 173 |
| 2010 | 4 | 116 | 11 | 306 |
| 2011 | 7 | 70 | 24 | 268 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 367 |
| 2013 | 5 | 105 | 1 | 363 |
| 2014 | 8 | 246 | 0 | 506 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 550 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 532 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 484 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 463 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 645 |
| 2020 | 4 | 106 | 0 | 401 |
| 2021 | 4 | 153 | 0 | 523 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 610 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 542 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 841 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,054 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 4 (4) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Medcomp® Split Cath® III is indicated for use in attaining long term vascular access for Hemodialysis and Apheresis in the adult patient. It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein. Alternate insertion sites include the subclavian vein and inferior vena cava as required. Catheters greater than 40cm are intended for femoral vein or inferior vena cava insertion. Translumbar insertion via inferior vena cava is…
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The Medcomp® Split Cath® III is indicated for use in attaining long term vascular access for Hemodialysis and Apheresis in the adult patient.
It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein.
Alternate insertion sites include the subclavian vein and inferior vena cava as required.
Catheters greater than 40cm are intended for femoral vein or inferior vena cava insertion.
Translumbar insertion via inferior vena cava is indicated when all other access sites are identified as non-viable.
The Medcomp® Split Cath® III 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.
Alternate insertion sites include the subclavian vein.
Catheters greater than 40cm are intended for femoral vein insertion.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111651 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K111651: Split Cath Iii.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111651
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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