510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2013The Powerwand Safety Introducer with and Extended Dwell
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Access Scientific, Inc. · DYB Introducer, Catheter
Cleared on Jul 27, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K111417 (Access Scientific, Inc., 2011) after a 43-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1993. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 27, 2012
- Review
- 43 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DYB
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K932323 (1993). 17 ancestors in all, the oldest K801941 (1980). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK932323 Percutaneous IntroducerMedamicus, Inc. · 1993
- 6 generations backK990705 Medamicus Coaxial Introducer Kit, 10330-XXX, Boston Scientific…Medamicus, Inc. · 1999 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK071574 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer KitEnpath Medical, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK090372 The Wand Microaccess Safety IntroducerAccess Scientific, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK093022 The Picc Wand Peelable Safety IntroducerAccess Scientific, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK101422 The Power Wand Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell CatheterAccess Scientific, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK111417 The Powerwand (R) Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell CatheterAccess Scientific, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- This deviceK121748 The Powerwand Safety Introducer with and Extended DwellAccess Scientific, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK131300 The Powerwand Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell CatheterAccess Scientific, LLC · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK162322 the POWERWAND Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter…Access Scientific, LLC · 2016
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK183066 The POWERWAND Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter made…Access Scientific, LLC · 2019
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K131300The Powerwand Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell CatheterAccess Scientific, LLC · 2013 · cites it directly2descendants
- K162322the POWERWAND Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter, 3Fr. ModelAccess Scientific, LLC · 2016 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K183066The POWERWAND Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter made of ChronoFlex C®…Access Scientific, LLC · 2019 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K932323 | Percutaneous Introducer | Medamicus, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −6 | K990705 | Medamicus Coaxial Introducer Kit, 10330-XXX, Boston Scientific Coaxial Dilator… | Medamicus, Inc. | 1999 | 1 |
| −5 | K071574 | Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kit | Enpath Medical, Inc. | 2007 | 2 |
| −4 | K090372 | The Wand Microaccess Safety Introducer | Access Scientific, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K093022 | The Picc Wand Peelable Safety Introducer | Access Scientific, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K101422 | The Power Wand Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter | Access Scientific, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K111417 | The Powerwand (R) Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter | Access Scientific, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K121748 | The Powerwand Safety Introducer with and Extended Dwell | Access Scientific, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K131300 | The Powerwand Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter | Access Scientific, LLC | 2013 | 1 |
| +2 | K162322 | the POWERWAND Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter, 3Fr. Model | Access Scientific, LLC | 2016 | — |
| +3 | K183066 | The POWERWAND Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter made of… | Access Scientific, LLC | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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 DYB device
- #1 K251051 AuST Steerable Sheathscore 18.0 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K111417 | The Powerwand (R) Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell CatheterSummary page 1…The predicate device is the POWERWAND® Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter (5 Fir Model) that was cleared for commercial distribution under 510(k) KI 111417. 11.4 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The P0 WER WAND®~ Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter is an all-in-one pr… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K131300 | The Powerwand Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter | 2013 | 2 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2013 | Class II | Z-2254-2013 | Labeling Change Control | Access Scientific is recalling the POWERWAND Saftey Introducer with Extended Dwell Catheter because it is mislabeled. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 7 of the 17 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K131300 (Access Scientific, LLC, 2013) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K111417.
How does its category compare?
All DYB devicesDYB Introducer, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DYB
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DYB
63in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DYB
3in 2025
Class I (48 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DYB
4,539in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DYB, 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 | 12 | 95 | 15 | 316 |
| 2008 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 423 |
| 2009 | 14 | 52 | 25 | 399 |
| 2010 | 18 | 123 | 18 | 445 |
| 2011 | 17 | 100 | 4 | 628 |
| 2012 | 22 | 128 | 3 | 898 |
| 2013 | 26 | 118 | 5 (1) | 743 |
| 2014 | 30 | 122 | 2 | 780 |
| 2015 | 17 | 129 | 2 (1) | 913 |
| 2016 | 19 | 95 | 45 (3) | 1,234 |
| 2017 | 24 | 70 | 22 (1) | 1,672 |
| 2018 | 19 | 156 | 1 | 1,903 |
| 2019 | 18 | 47 | 2 | 2,450 |
| 2020 | 9 | 49 | 21 (21) | 2,465 |
| 2021 | 12 | 78 | 6 | 2,835 |
| 2022 | 13 | 143 | 2 | 4,084 |
| 2023 | 15 | 55 | 10 | 3,775 |
| 2024 | 18 | 56 | 2 | 3,931 |
| 2025 | 16 | 63 | 3 | 4,539 |
| 2026 | 17 | 59 | 23 (21) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The POWERWAND® Safety Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter is used to gain access to the vascular system to sample blood and administer fluids intravenously. May be used for power injection of contrast media at a rate of 5 mi/sec at up to 300 psi fluid pressure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121748 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K121748: The Powerwand Safety Introducer with and Extended Dwell.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121748
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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