510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCompactcath Intermittent Urinary Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Compactcath, Inc. · EZD Catheter, Straight
Cleared on Aug 22, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K100878 (Coloplast Manufacturing Us, LLC, 2010) after a 130-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2001. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 22, 2014
- Review
- 130 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K003784 (2001). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK003784 Mentor Self-Cath PlusMentor Corp. · 2001
- 1 generation backK100878 Self Cath CatheterColoplast Manufacturing Us, LLC · 2010
- This deviceK140945 Compactcath Intermittent Urinary CatheterCompactcath, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK160858 CompactCath Intermittent Urinary CatheterCompactcath, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180738 COMPACTCATH Lubricated Intermittent UrinaryCatheter and OneCath…Compactcath, Inc. · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K003784 | Mentor Self-Cath Plus | Mentor Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K100878 | Self Cath Catheter | Coloplast Manufacturing Us, LLC | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K140945 | Compactcath Intermittent Urinary Catheter | Compactcath, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K160858 | CompactCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter | Compactcath, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K180738 | COMPACTCATH Lubricated Intermittent UrinaryCatheter and OneCath Intermittent… | Compactcath, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 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 EZD device
- #1 K241210 Luja Coudescore 16.2 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100878 | Self Cath CatheterSummary page 5…enic and non- neurogenic voiding dysfunction. The catheter is inserted into the urethra to reach the bladder allowing urine to drain. Predicate Devices K100878 Self Cath Catheter Coloplast A/S Device Description The CompactCath Intermittent Urin… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 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?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9.2 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K160858 (Compactcath, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K100878.
How does its category compare?
All EZD devicesEZD Catheter, Straight: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EZD
11so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EZD
130in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EZD
1in 2014
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EZD
288in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EZD, 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 | 4 | 121 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 116 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 110 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 5 | 91 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 120 |
| 2018 | 3 | 122 | 0 | 390 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 466 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 563 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 994 |
| 2022 | 10 | 288 | 0 | 487 |
| 2023 | 6 | 214 | 0 | 553 |
| 2024 | 5 | 147 | 0 | 116 |
| 2025 | 6 | 130 | 0 | 288 |
| 2026 | 11 | 146 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
CompactCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter is indicated for use in male, female, and pediatric patients (adolescent and transitional adolescent) with chronic urine retention and patients with post void residual volume (PVR) due to neurogenic and non- neurogenic voiding dysfunction. The catheter is inserted into the urethra to reach the bladder allowing urine to drain.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K140945 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K140945: Compactcath Intermittent Urinary Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K140945
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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