510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVdrive W/V-Sono
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Stereotaxis, Inc. · DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Cleared on Jul 26, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K071029 (Stereotaxis, Inc., 2007) after a 329-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2007. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 26, 2013
- Review
- 329 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K071029 (2007). 4 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK071029 Cardiodrive Catheter Advancement System (Cas)Stereotaxis, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK122659 Vdrive W/V-SonoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK140804 Vdrive with V-Loop/ Vdrive DuoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK133396 Vdrive with V-SonoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK141530 Vdrive System/ Vdrive Duo/ Vdrive with V-CasStereotaxis, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK150312 Vdrive system, Vdrive Duo, Vdrive with V-SonoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K140804Vdrive with V-Loop/ Vdrive DuoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly2descendants
- K133396Vdrive with V-SonoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly2descendants
- K141530Vdrive System/ Vdrive Duo/ Vdrive with V-CasStereotaxis, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly1descendant
- K150312Vdrive system, Vdrive Duo, Vdrive with V-SonoStereotaxis, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K071029 | Cardiodrive Catheter Advancement System (Cas) | Stereotaxis, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K122659 | Vdrive W/V-Sono | Stereotaxis, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K140804 | Vdrive with V-Loop/ Vdrive Duo | Stereotaxis, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K133396 | Vdrive with V-Sono | Stereotaxis, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K141530 | Vdrive System/ Vdrive Duo/ Vdrive with V-Cas | Stereotaxis, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K150312 | Vdrive system, Vdrive Duo, Vdrive with V-Sono | Stereotaxis, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071029 | Cardiodrive Catheter Advancement System (Cas)Summary page 1…Currently Marketed Substantially Equivalent Device: CardiodriveTM Advancement System (K07 1029) Device The VdriverM with V-SonoTM is comprised of three major components, description 1. Vdrive… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (4)
3 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?
How does its category compare?
All DQX devicesDQX Wire, Guide, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQX
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQX
177in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQX
3in 2024
Class I (8 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQX
2,178in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQX, 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 | 14 | 85 | 12 | 760 |
| 2008 | 19 | 87 | 7 | 715 |
| 2009 | 18 | 87 | 49 | 687 |
| 2010 | 21 | 63 | 34 | 987 |
| 2011 | 18 | 43 | 3 | 1,311 |
| 2012 | 20 | 62 | 5 | 1,337 |
| 2013 | 18 | 119 | 7 (4) | 1,474 |
| 2014 | 18 | 103 | 0 | 1,323 |
| 2015 | 15 | 112 | 1 | 1,323 |
| 2016 | 14 | 179 | 2 (2) | 1,466 |
| 2017 | 19 | 85 | 17 | 1,524 |
| 2018 | 19 | 114 | 9 | 1,737 |
| 2019 | 13 | 173 | 2 | 1,679 |
| 2020 | 14 | 106 | 1 (1) | 1,536 |
| 2021 | 6 | 161 | 0 | 1,713 |
| 2022 | 15 | 212 | 0 | 1,647 |
| 2023 | 10 | 136 | 0 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 11 | 134 | 3 | 2,210 |
| 2025 | 10 | 177 | 0 | 2,178 |
| 2026 | 12 | 145 | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Vdrive™ System is intended to stabilize, navigate and control compatible intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheters to facilitate visualization of cardiac structures during the performance of cardiac procedures when used in conjunction with Stereotaxis compatible V-Sono™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™ system. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster, Inc. Soundstar™ 3D Ultrasound Catheters and Acuson AcuNav™ Ultrasound Catheters.…
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The Vdrive™ System is intended to stabilize, navigate and control compatible intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheters to facilitate visualization of cardiac structures during the performance of cardiac procedures when used in conjunction with Stereotaxis compatible V-Sono™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™ system. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster, Inc. Soundstar™ 3D Ultrasound Catheters and Acuson AcuNav™ Ultrasound Catheters. Other models of ICE catheters have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system.
Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ is indicated for remotely controlling the advancement, retraction, rotation and anterior-posterior deflection of compatible ultrasound catheters inserted into the right atrium.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K122659 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K122659: Vdrive W/V-Sono.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K122659
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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