510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2021Medcomp Gen Iii Power Injectable Port
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medcomp ( Medical Components) · LJT Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular
Cleared on Dec 12, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K070003 (Medcomp, 2007) after a 150-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 2000. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Dec 12, 2013
- Review
- 150 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJT
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K001901 (2000). 22 ancestors in all, the oldest K863606 (1986). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 8 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK034019 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK050931 6 FR DL Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK051672 PowerpiccBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK060812 Powerport (TM)Implanted Titanium Port W/8 FR. Chronoflex…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK070003 Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Port with Silicone Lumen…Medcomp · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK132177 Medcomp Gen Iii Power Injectable PortMedcomp ( Medical Components) · 2013
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −7 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K034019 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −4 | K050931 | 6 FR DL Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K051672 | Powerpicc | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −2 | K060812 | Powerport (TM)Implanted Titanium Port W/8 FR. Chronoflex Catheter-Multiple | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K070003 | Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Port with Silicone Lumen (Attachable and… | Medcomp | 2007 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K132177 | Medcomp Gen Iii Power Injectable Port | Medcomp ( Medical Components) | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 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 LJT? 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 LJT device
- #1 K251253 PowerPort™ isp Implantable Port; PowerPort™…score 14.9 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K070003 | Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Port with Silicone Lumen (Attachable and…Summary page 1…theter C.F.R. Sections §880.5965 Product Code and Class: LIT, 11 Predicate Devices: K070003: Medcomp, Power Injectable Implantable Port, concurrence date May 15, 2007. Device Descr… | 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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2021 | Class II | Z-1184-2021 | Employee error | The 5F Dignity CT Port kits were packaged with the incorrect size port. The kits include a 6.6F port instead of the correct 5F port. The inability to connect the catheter lumen to the port stem because of the incorrect size may not be… |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Class II | Z-1271-2018 | Mixed-up of materials/components | The kit was packaged with the incorrect guidewire. The label indicates the kit contains a marked guidewire. The kits were packaged with an unmarked guidewire. |
| May 25, 2017 | Class II | Z-0533-2018 | Mixed-up of materials/components | The kit was packaged with the incorrect introducer needle size. The label indicates the kit contains an 18G Needle w/Echo Tip. The kits were packaged with a 21G Needle w/Echo Tip. |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Class II | Z-1536-2017 | Unknown/Undetermined by firm | The 9.6F port kits were packaged with the incorrect valved peelable introducer. The label states the kit contains a 10F valved peelable introducer. The kit is packaged with a 9F valved peelable introducer. The port lumen will not fit… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 12 of the 22 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K070003.
How does its category compare?
All LJT devicesLJT Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LJT
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LJT
182in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LJT
1in 2022
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LJT
4,308in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LJT, 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 | 11 | 85 | 1 | 208 |
| 2008 | 7 | 119 | 2 | 161 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 2 | 172 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 19 | 207 |
| 2011 | 5 | 144 | 1 | 202 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 2 | 153 |
| 2013 | 7 | 150 | 0 | 141 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 143 |
| 2015 | 4 | 164 | 1 | 149 |
| 2016 | 3 | 182 | 0 | 135 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 1 | 262 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 878 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 7 | 765 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 959 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,285 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 1 | 1,334 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,221 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,896 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,308 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Medcomp® Gen III Power Injectable Port is indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products and for the withdrawal of blood samples.
When used with a power injectable needle, the power injectable infusion port is indicated for power injection of contrast media. For power injection of contrast media, the maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 ml/s with a 19 or 20 gauge non-coring power injectable needle.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K132177 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K132177: Medcomp Gen Iii Power Injectable Port.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K132177
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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