# K120944: Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression Controller

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Covidien
- Decided: May 31, 2012 after 63 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
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K953648 (1996). 4 ancestors in all.
5 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
0 of 10 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K102737: Kendall SCD 700 Sequential Compression Controller, Covidien, LLC (2010) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K213577: VenAir, Sequential Compression System (2022), 1 descendant of its own
- K250242: Compression Therapy Device (LGT-2202DVT) (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K250190: Sequential Compression System (SCD600) (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K251466: VenAir, Sequential Compression System (9P-089000); VenAir, Sequential Compression System (PM01D01 / Calf garment (S)); VenAir, Sequential Compression System (PM01E01 / Calf garment (M)); VenAir, Sequential Compression System  (PM01F01 / Calf garment (L)); VenAir, Sequential Compression System  (PM01G01 / Thigh garment (S)); VenAir, Sequential Compression System  (PM01H01 / Thigh garment (M)); VenAir, Sequential Compression System  (PM01I01 / Thigh garment (L)); VenAir, Sequential Compr (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K131046: Vasculaire Compression System, Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf), Vasculaire Sleeve (Calf) (2013), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
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.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K120944
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology