# K141363: Centros Long Term Hemodialysis Catheter, Centrosflo Long Term Hemodialysis Catheter

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
- Decided: Jun 18, 2014 after 26 days
- Product code: MSD (Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.5540
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K981994 (1998). 16 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
1 of 18 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K092597: Centros Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Set, Ash Access Technology, Inc. (2009) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K151967: Centros Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, CentrosFLO Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter (2016), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Merit Centros and CentrosFLO Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter are indicated for use in attaining long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. It may be inserted percutaneously and is primarily placed in the internal jugular vein of an adult patient. This catheter is indicated for > 30 days, (long-term) placement.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K141363
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology