# K112311: Alp 501 RB Pump System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Currie Medical Specialties, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 1, 2011 after 21 days
- Product code: JOW (Sleeve, Limb, Compressible)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.5800
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) ALP® 501 Pump System: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K151158: ALP VasQcare Take Home System (2015), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The ALP® 501 RB Pump system is a prescriptive device that induces controlled compression of the calf, the foot or combined compression of both. The ALP® 501 RB Pump System is intended for use by patients and medical professionals in treating many conditions, such as: *Reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism due to the presence of risk factors for thrombosis formation *Enhancement of arterial blood flow *Reduction of post-operative pain and swelling *Reduction of compartmental pressure after tissue trauma

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K112311
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology