510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression Controller
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien · JOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible
Cleared on May 31, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K102737 (Covidien, LLC, 2010) after a 63-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1996. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 31, 2012
- Review
- 63 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K953648 (1996). 4 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK953648 A-V Impulse System Model 6060Novamedix, Ltd. · 1996
- 2 generations backK040511 SCD Express Portable Compression SystemTyco Healthcare/Kendall · 2004
- 1 generation backK102737 Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression ControllerCovidien, LLC · 2010
- This deviceK120944 Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression ControllerCovidien · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK213577 VenAir, Sequential Compression SystemApex Medical Corp. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250242 Compression Therapy Device (LGT-2202DVT)Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250190 Sequential Compression System (SCD600)Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251466 VenAir, Sequential Compression System (9P-089000); VenAir…Wellell, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK131046 Vasculaire Compression System, Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf)…Venous Health Systems, Inc. · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K213577VenAir, Sequential Compression SystemApex Medical Corp. · 2022 · cites it directly1descendant
- K250242Compression Therapy Device (LGT-2202DVT)Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
- K250190Sequential Compression System (SCD600)Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K251466VenAir, Sequential Compression System (9P-089000); VenAir, Sequential Compression System…Wellell, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K131046Vasculaire Compression System, Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf), Vasculaire Sleeve (Calf)Venous Health Systems, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K953648 | A-V Impulse System Model 6060 | Novamedix, Ltd. | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K040511 | SCD Express Portable Compression System | Tyco Healthcare/Kendall | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K102737 | Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression Controller | Covidien, LLC | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120944 | Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression Controller | Covidien | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K213577 | VenAir, Sequential Compression System | Apex Medical Corp. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K250242 | Compression Therapy Device (LGT-2202DVT) | Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K250190 | Sequential Compression System (SCD600) | Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co.,Ltd | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K251466 | VenAir, Sequential Compression System (9P-089000); VenAir, Sequential… | Wellell, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K131046 | Vasculaire Compression System, Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf), Vasculaire… | Venous Health Systems, Inc. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K102737 | Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression ControllerSummary page 1…Limb Sleeve Device CLASSIFICATION NAME: Sleeve, Limb, Compressible PREDICATE DEVICE(S): Kendall SCDTM 700 Sequential Compression Controller (K102737) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Kendall SCD Tm 700 Sequential Compression controller is an… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (5)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 16 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.3 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K213577 (Apex Medical Corp., 2022) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K102737.
How does its category compare?
All JOW devicesJOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JOW
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOW
168in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOW
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOW
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOW, 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 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 112 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 45 |
| 2010 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 63 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 169 |
| 2014 | 16 | 91 | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 137 |
| 2016 | 9 | 121 | 0 | 150 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 11 | 136 | 0 | 114 |
| 2019 | 11 | 88 | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 | 14 | 158 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 57 |
| 2024 | 8 | 197 | 0 | 30 |
| 2025 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Kendall SCD™ 700 Sequential Compression System (hereby referenced as “Kendall SCD 700 Series”) is designed to apply intermittent pneumatic compression to increase venous blood flow in at-risk patients in order to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The Kendall SCD™ 700 Series is a prescription device for use in a clinical setting or in the home. The System consists of the controller, the tubing sets (provided with the…
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The Kendall SCD™ 700 Sequential Compression System (hereby referenced as “Kendall SCD 700 Series”) is designed to apply intermittent pneumatic compression to increase venous blood flow in at-risk patients in order to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The Kendall SCD™ 700 Series is a prescription device for use in a clinical setting or in the home.
The System consists of the controller, the tubing sets (provided with the controller) and single-patient use garments (purchased separately from this controller). The garments, both leg sleeves and foot cuffs, compress the limbs to enhance venous blood movement. After the compression cycle has reached set pressure, the Controller measures the time it takes for the limbs to refill with blood and waits that period of time before the next compression is initiated.
The use of the Kendall SCD 700 Series Compression System with Leg Sleeves is indicated for:
* Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism prophylaxis.
The use of the Kendall SCD 700 Series Compression System with Foot Cuffs is indicated for:
* Circulation enhancement.
* Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.
* Edema - Acute.
* Edema - Chronic.
* Extremity pain incident to trauma or surgery.
* Leg Ulcers.
* Venous stasis / venous insufficiency.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120944 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120944: Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression Controller.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120944
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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