510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTerumo Surflash Safety I.V. Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Terumo Corporation · FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Cleared on Sep 5, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K100282 (Terumo Corp., 2010) and 3 other predicates after a 15-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1980. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Sep 5, 2012
- Review
- 15 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FOZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K801941 (1980). 13 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK801941 Burron Microcath Intra. Cath. PlacementtBurron Medical Products, Inc. · 1980
- 5 generations backK982805 Introcan Safety IV CatheterB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 1999 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK020785 Introcan Safety IV CatheterB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK082362 Surshield Safety I.V. CatheterTerumo Medical Corp. · 2008
- 2 generations backK090973 Terumo Surshield Safety I.V. Catheter (18G X 51MM & 20G X 51MM Sizes)Terumo Corp. · 2009
- 1 generation backK100282 Terumo Surshield- Pur Safety I.V. CatheterTerumo Corp. · 2010
- This deviceK122544 Terumo Surflash Safety I.V. CatheterTerumo Corporation · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK141138 Surflash Safety I.V. CatheterKofu Factory of Terumo Corp. · 2014
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K141138Surflash Safety I.V. CatheterKofu Factory of Terumo Corp. · 2014 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K801941 | Burron Microcath Intra. Cath. Placementt | Burron Medical Products, Inc. | 1980 | — |
| −5 | K982805 | Introcan Safety IV Catheter | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 1999 | 1 |
| −4 | K020785 | Introcan Safety IV Catheter | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2002 | 2 |
| −3 | K082362 | Surshield Safety I.V. Catheter | Terumo Medical Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K090973 | Terumo Surshield Safety I.V. Catheter (18G X 51MM & 20G X 51MM Sizes) | Terumo Corp. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K100282 | Terumo Surshield- Pur Safety I.V. Catheter | Terumo Corp. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K122544 | Terumo Surflash Safety I.V. Catheter | Terumo Corporation | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K141138 | Surflash Safety I.V. Catheter | Kofu Factory of Terumo Corp. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 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.
Planning a device in FOZ? 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 FOZ device
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What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100282 | Terumo Surshield- Pur Safety I.V. CatheterSummary page 3…alize flashback detection through the groove indicating that there is confirmation of vessel entry is the same as the TERUMOO' Surshield®-PUR Safety I. Catheter (K100282) and TERUMO® STJRFLASTM IX"! Catheter (K991406). Material The stainless steel cannula is placed in the catheter to… | 2010 |
| * | K991406 | Terumo Surflo Flex I.V. Catheter and Terumo Surflash I.V. CatheterSummary page 3…dicating that there is confirmation of vessel entry is the same as the TERUMOO' Surshield®-PUR Safety I. Catheter (K100282) and TERUMO® STJRFLASTM IX"! Catheter (K991406). Material The stainless steel cannula is placed in the catheter to maintain rigidity and is withdrawn after the ca… | 1999 |
| * | K971339 | Insyte, Insyte-W, Insyte Autoguard Catheters | 1997 |
| * | K923702 | Intima Point Guard Intravascular Catheter | 1993 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K141138 | Surflash Safety I.V. Catheter | 2014 | 0 |
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 32 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.6 years on median.
- 5 of the 13 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K141138 (Kofu Factory of Terumo Corp., 2014) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K100282.
How does its category compare?
All FOZ devicesFOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FOZ
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FOZ
91in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FOZ
4in 2023
Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FOZ
5,110in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FOZ, 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 | 159 | 16 | 374 |
| 2008 | 9 | 103 | 0 | 422 |
| 2009 | 9 | 30 | 23 | 508 |
| 2010 | 3 | 28 | 115 | 370 |
| 2011 | 6 | 132 | 0 | 786 |
| 2012 | 13 | 122 | 0 | 560 |
| 2013 | 4 | 104 | 2 | 640 |
| 2014 | 9 | 99 | 4 | 815 |
| 2015 | 10 | 107 | 0 | 729 |
| 2016 | 9 | 63 | 3 (1) | 925 |
| 2017 | 9 | 51 | 22 | 1,966 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 4 | 3,305 |
| 2019 | 8 | 140 | 3 | 4,365 |
| 2020 | 10 | 191 | 3 | 3,797 |
| 2021 | 4 | 242 | 1 | 4,674 |
| 2022 | 8 | 183 | 4 (2) | 4,133 |
| 2023 | 9 | 129 | 4 (2) | 4,430 |
| 2024 | 6 | 190 | 0 | 4,772 |
| 2025 | 11 | 91 | 0 | 5,110 |
| 2026 | 7 | 203 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SURFLASH Safety I.V. Catheter is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (<30 days) to withdraw blood samples, administer fluid intravenously, or monitor blood pressure by attaching a monitoring line. The needle shaft cover and tip shield feature aids in the prevention of needle stick injuries. These catheters may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy, The 18 to 22 gauge catheters are suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K122544 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K122544: Terumo Surflash Safety I.V. Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K122544
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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