510(k) · Cleared
ClearedQ-Flo Closed Male Luer Connector
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Us Fusion, LLC. Dba Truecare Biomedix-USA · FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Cleared on Jun 8, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K053049 (Cardinal Health, Alaris Products, 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 14-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1988.
- Decided
- Jun 8, 2012
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FPA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K883614 (1988). 8 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK883614 Cytoguard (R)Survival Technology, Inc. · 1988
- 2 generations backK972527 Phaseal, System for Sealed Handling of Chemotherapeutic AgentsQuality System Consulting · 1997
- 1 generation backK053049 Alaris Safety Male LuerCardinal Health, Alaris Products · 2006 · Recalled
- This deviceK121554 Q-Flo Closed Male Luer ConnectorUs Fusion, LLC. Dba Truecare Biomedix-USA · 2012
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K883614 | Cytoguard (R) | Survival Technology, Inc. | 1988 | — |
| −2 | K972527 | Phaseal, System for Sealed Handling of Chemotherapeutic Agents | Quality System Consulting | 1997 | — |
| −1 | K053049 | Alaris Safety Male Luer | Cardinal Health, Alaris Products | 2006 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K121554 | Q-Flo Closed Male Luer Connector | Us Fusion, LLC. Dba Truecare Biomedix-USA | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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 FPA device
- #1 K243841 Sparta Infusion Set for Insulinscore 13.4 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K053049 | Alaris Safety Male LuerSummary page 1…Alaris Safety Male Luer Spiros Closed Male Luer Cardinal Health, Alaris Products ICU Medical, Inc. K053049 K070532 Cleared: January 12, 2006 Cleared: March 20, 200… | 2006 |
| * | K070532 | SpirosSummary page 1…Spiros Closed Male Luer Cardinal Health, Alaris Products ICU Medical, Inc. K053049 K070532 Cleared: January 12, 2006 Cleared: March 20, 2007 Device Description The 0-Flo"m Cl… | 2007 |
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 24 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.3 years on median.
- 4 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K053049.
How does its category compare?
All FPA devicesFPA Set, Administration, Intravascular: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FPA
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FPA
225in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FPA
98in 2025
Class I (17 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FPA
34,506in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FPA, 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 | 16 | 75 | 17 | 1,499 |
| 2008 | 18 | 89 | 15 | 1,941 |
| 2009 | 10 | 166 | 166 | 2,512 |
| 2010 | 23 | 120 | 58 | 2,537 |
| 2011 | 12 | 87 | 28 | 4,407 |
| 2012 | 21 | 96 | 16 (4) | 4,930 |
| 2013 | 13 | 90 | 64 | 4,651 |
| 2014 | 22 | 89 | 24 | 4,695 |
| 2015 | 17 | 123 | 6 | 6,625 |
| 2016 | 12 | 195 | 10 | 8,470 |
| 2017 | 17 | 240 | 13 | 6,462 |
| 2018 | 4 | 177 | 4 | 6,574 |
| 2019 | 7 | 161 | 13 | 11,227 |
| 2020 | 10 | 327 | 107 | 9,563 |
| 2021 | 13 | 186 | 1 | 10,414 |
| 2022 | 14 | 213 | 9 (5) | 13,393 |
| 2023 | 14 | 340 | 12 (4) | 10,916 |
| 2024 | 7 | 244 | 13 (1) | 47,210 |
| 2025 | 11 | 225 | 98 (1) | 34,506 |
| 2026 | 5 | 266 | 10 (2) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Q-FoTM Closed Male Luer Connector is intended for use by healthcare professionals for connection with standard open female luers when reconstituting, dispensing/transferring, administering, and disposal of potentially hazardous fluids, such as chemotherapy, radioactive isotopes, and blood products, as well as non-hazardous fluids.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121554 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K121554: Q-Flo Closed Male Luer Connector.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121554
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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