510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKittycat Catheter, Kittycat 2 Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Avinger, Inc. · PDU Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions
Cleared on Mar 30, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K111338 (Avinger, Inc., 2011) and 2 other predicates after a 60-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1989. 1 of the 49 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Mar 30, 2012
- Review
- 60 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PDU
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K890505 (1989). 48 ancestors in all, the oldest K861606 (1986). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 49 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK890505 Usci Grey/Black Guide WireC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1989
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK062868 The Crosser Catheter, Model CR1100 and System Electronics, Model…Flowcardia, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK072776 The Crosser SystemFlowcardia, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111338 Wildcat CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK120273 Kittycat Catheter, Kittycat 2 CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2012
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK890505 Usci Grey/Black Guide WireC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1989
- 8 generations backK961271 Usci Commander Series Guide WiresC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK990639 Acs HI-Torque Cross IT 100XT, 200XT and 300XT Guide Wires with…Guidant Corp. · 1999
- 6 generations backK011986 Safe-Steer Guide Wire SystemIntra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK021323 Modification to Safe-Steer Guide Wire SystemIntra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK032031 Safe-Cross Radio Frequency Total Occlusion Crossing SystemIntra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK062868 The Crosser Catheter, Model CR1100 and System Electronics, Model…Flowcardia, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK072776 The Crosser SystemFlowcardia, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111338 Wildcat CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK120273 Kittycat Catheter, Kittycat 2 CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2012
Class I recalls in this family
- K060327 Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access…4 generations back · 2006
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K890505 | Usci Grey/Black Guide Wire | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −8 | K961271 | Usci Commander Series Guide Wires | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K990639 | Acs HI-Torque Cross IT 100XT, 200XT and 300XT Guide Wires with Hydrocoat… | Guidant Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −6 | K011986 | Safe-Steer Guide Wire System | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K021323 | Modification to Safe-Steer Guide Wire System | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K032031 | Safe-Cross Radio Frequency Total Occlusion Crossing System | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K062868 | The Crosser Catheter, Model CR1100 and System Electronics, Model FG1002-02 | Flowcardia, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K072776 | The Crosser System | Flowcardia, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| −1 | K111338 | Wildcat Catheter | Avinger, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120273 | Kittycat Catheter, Kittycat 2 Catheter | Avinger, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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 PDU device
- #1 K262013 Kiba CTO Crossing Catheterscore 15.2 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K111338 | Wildcat CatheterSummary page 1…0 Product Code: . bQy Device Class: Class Il F. Predicate Device The Kittycat and Kittycat 2 Catheters are substantially equivalent to the Avinger Wildcat 6F Catheter (K111338). G. Device Description . The Kittycat Catheters consist of a Catheter Shaft with a Handle assembly at the proximal end and a ro… | 2011 |
| * | K101647 | Wildcat 5F Guidewire Support Catheter, Mode W500Summary page 2…asculature. l Substantial Equivalence The Kittycat Catheters are substantially equivalent to the Avinger Wildcat 6F Catheter (K111338) and original Kittycat Catheters (K101647 and K112579). The subject and predicate devices have the same mechanism of action (manual advancement) and perform the same funct… | 2010 |
| * | K112579 | Wildcat 5F Guidewire Support CatheterSummary page 2…l Substantial Equivalence The Kittycat Catheters are substantially equivalent to the Avinger Wildcat 6F Catheter (K111338) and original Kittycat Catheters (K101647 and K112579). The subject and predicate devices have the same mechanism of action (manual advancement) and perform the same function (placeme… | 2011 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 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.
- K060327Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter and Skyway Support CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2006 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2006 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 23 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 3 of the 48 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K111338.
How does its category compare?
All PDU devicesPDU Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PDU
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PDU
59in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PDU
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PDU
179in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PDU, 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 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 97 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 211 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 97 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 83 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 2 | 129 |
| 2021 | 3 | 144 | 0 | 189 |
| 2022 | 4 | 139 | 0 | 156 |
| 2023 | 3 | 221 | 1 | 71 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 92 |
| 2025 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 179 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Kittycat 2 Catheter is intended to facilitate the intraluminal placement of conventional guidewires beyond stenotic lesions (including sub and chronic total occlusions) in the peripheral vasculature prior to further percutaneous intervention. The Kittycat Catheter is contraindicated for use in the iliac, coronary, cerebral or carotid vasculature.
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/K120273 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120273: Kittycat Catheter, Kittycat 2 Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120273
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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