510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCaas Intravascular
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Pie Medical Imaging BV · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on Feb 6, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K092842 (Indec Systems, Inc., 2010) after a 42-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Feb 6, 2013
- Review
- 42 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K941322 (1995). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK941322 Echo-ScanTomographic Tech · 1995
- 5 generations backK963807 Tomtec Echo-ScanTomtec Imaging Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK993394 Echo Scan, Easy ScanTomtec Imaging Systems GmbH · 1999
- 3 generations backK011582 Qcu Analytical Software PackageMedis Medical Imaging Systems BV · 2001
- 2 generations backK021495 QIVAPie Medical Imaging BV · 2002
- 1 generation backK092842 EchoplaqueIndec Systems, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK123970 Caas IntravascularPie Medical Imaging BV · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK210931 Libby IAAA v1.0Dyad Medical, Inc. · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K210931Libby IAAA v1.0Dyad Medical, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K941322 | Echo-Scan | Tomographic Tech | 1995 | — |
| −5 | K963807 | Tomtec Echo-Scan | Tomtec Imaging Systems, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K993394 | Echo Scan, Easy Scan | Tomtec Imaging Systems GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K011582 | Qcu Analytical Software Package | Medis Medical Imaging Systems BV | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K021495 | QIVA | Pie Medical Imaging BV | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K092842 | Echoplaque | Indec Systems, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K123970 | Caas Intravascular | Pie Medical Imaging BV | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K210931 | Libby IAAA v1.0 | Dyad Medical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K092842 | EchoplaqueSummary page 1…hiving and Communications System Regulation Class Class 11 (21 CFR, part 892.2050, LLZ) Predicate Device chboPlaque Intra Vascular Analysis Software (K092842) Device Description CAAS IntraVascular is a stand-alone software application intended to run on a… | 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K210931 | Libby IAAA v1.0 | 2021 | 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 18 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K210931 (Dyad Medical, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LLZ
58in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LLZ
173in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LLZ
11in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LLZ
116in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LLZ, 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 | 76 | 36 | 20 | 152 |
| 2008 | 94 | 52 | 32 | 154 |
| 2009 | 70 | 62 | 21 | 145 |
| 2010 | 51 | 98 | 17 | 145 |
| 2011 | 106 | 79 | 30 | 454 |
| 2012 | 82 | 87 | 12 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 | 84 | 64 | 1,130 |
| 2014 | 78 | 89 | 6 | 15,631 |
| 2015 | 64 | 90 | 16 | 211 |
| 2016 | 82 | 90 | 12 | 290 |
| 2017 | 78 | 107 | 5 | 104 |
| 2018 | 104 | 105 | 7 | 72 |
| 2019 | 74 | 107 | 2 | 88 |
| 2020 | 81 | 115 | 6 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 | 116 | 3 | 70 |
| 2022 | 65 | 137 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 87 | 157 | 8 | 26 |
| 2024 | 62 | 131 | 6 | 42 |
| 2025 | 58 | 173 | 11 | 116 |
| 2026 | 45 | 110 | 14 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Based on Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) images CAAS IntraVascular enables quantification of artery and/or stent dimensions.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K123970 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K123970: Caas Intravascular.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K123970
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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