510(k) · Decided
DecidedComfortglide Intermitent Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · EZD Catheter, Straight
Cleared on Aug 26, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K951260 (Biosearch Medical Products, Inc., 1995) and 1 other predicate after a 31-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Aug 26, 2011
- Review
- 31 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K000070 (2000). 3 ancestors in all, the oldest K951260 (1995). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K000070 | Flocath | Rusch Intl. | 2000 | 2 |
| −1 | K013345 | Incare Intermittent Catheter | Hollister, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K112137 | Comfortglide Intermitent Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 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 EZD device
- #1 K241210 Luja Coudescore 16.2 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K951260 | Urinary Intermittent Catheters W/O Hydromer Hydrophilic LubricantSummary page 1…Device Urinary Intermittent Catheter with and without Hydromer® Hydrophilic Lubricant Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. K951260 (InterGlidleTM Catheter) InCare Intermittent Catheter Hollister, Inc. K013345… | 1995 |
| * | K013345 | Incare Intermittent CatheterSummary page 1…Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. K951260 (InterGlidleTM Catheter) InCare Intermittent Catheter Hollister, Inc. K013345 C.R. Bard, Inc. Page 203 of 204… | 2002 |
| * | — | Bard® Red Rubber All-Purpose Urethral Catheter Named without a submission number |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a 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 9.6 years on median.
- 1 of the 3 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K951260.
How does its category compare?
All EZD devicesEZD Catheter, Straight: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EZD
11so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EZD
130in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EZD
1in 2014
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EZD
288in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EZD, 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 | 4 | 121 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 116 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 110 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 5 | 91 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 120 |
| 2018 | 3 | 122 | 0 | 390 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 466 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 563 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 994 |
| 2022 | 10 | 288 | 0 | 487 |
| 2023 | 6 | 214 | 0 | 553 |
| 2024 | 5 | 147 | 0 | 116 |
| 2025 | 6 | 130 | 0 | 288 |
| 2026 | 11 | 146 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The ComfortGlide™ Intermittent Catheter is intended for use by adult and pediatric, male and female patients for draining urine from the bladder.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112137 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112137: Comfortglide Intermitent Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112137
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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