510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSapphire Infusion Pump
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Q Core Medical, Ltd. · FRN Pump, Infusion
Cleared on Dec 11, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K123049 (Q Core Medical, Ltd., 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 198-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1990. 6 of the 25 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 11, 2014
- Review
- 198 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FRN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K904518 (1990). 21 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 6 of the 25 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 5 generations backK904518 Volumetric Infusion PumpKendall Mcgaw Laboratories, Inc. · 1990 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK994375 Horizon LightB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled (Class I)
- 3 generations backK011975 Horizon Outlook with DosecomB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK042121 Spectrum and Spectrum with Master Drug LibrarySigma Intl. · 2004 · Recalled (Class I)
- 1 generation backK123049 Sapphire Infusion PumpQ Core Medical, Ltd. · 2013
- This deviceK141389 Sapphire Infusion PumpQ Core Medical, Ltd. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK161667 Sapphire Infusion PumpQ Core Medical, Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK192860 Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration setsQ Core Medical, Ltd. · 2020 · Recalled (Class I)
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK213744 Avoset Infusion Pump SystemEitan Medical, Ltd. · 2023
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K904518 | Volumetric Infusion Pump | Kendall Mcgaw Laboratories, Inc. | 1990 | 37 |
| −4 | K994375 | Horizon Light | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2000 | Class I |
| −3 | K011975 | Horizon Outlook with Dosecom | B.Braun Medical, Inc. | 2001 | Class I |
| −2 | K042121 | Spectrum and Spectrum with Master Drug Library | Sigma Intl. | 2004 | Class I |
| −1 | K123049 | Sapphire Infusion Pump | Q Core Medical, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141389 | Sapphire Infusion Pump | Q Core Medical, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K161667 | Sapphire Infusion Pump | Q Core Medical, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K192860 | Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration sets | Q Core Medical, Ltd. | 2020 | Class I |
| +2 | K213744 | Avoset Infusion Pump System | Eitan Medical, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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.
6 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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 FRN device
- #1 K253703 RemunityPRO+ Pump for Remodulin®…score 12.6 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123049 | Sapphire Infusion PumpSummary page 4…FRN - Infusion pump FPA - Administration Sets Class II Predicate Device (K123049) Sapphire Infusion Pump Infusion Pump (K042081)Plum A+® Infusion System with Hospira MedNet TM… | 2013 |
| * | K042081 | Plum a+ Infusion System with Hospira Mednet Software , and Plum a+3 Infusion System with…Summary page 4…FPA - Administration Sets Class II Predicate Device (K123049) Sapphire Infusion Pump Infusion Pump (K042081)Plum A+® Infusion System with Hospira MedNet TM Software Administration Sets Q Core Admi… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K042081Plum a+ Infusion System with Hospira Mednet Software , and Plum a+3 Infusion System with Hospira Mednet…Hospira, Inc. · 2004 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 14 Class I recalls
- K042121Spectrum and Spectrum with Master Drug LibrarySigma Intl. · 2004 · 2 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K011975Horizon Outlook with DosecomB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2001 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K011442Abbott Plum a+Infusion Pump, Model 11971Abbott Laboratories · 2001 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2001 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K994375Horizon LightB.Braun Medical, Inc. · 2000 · 4 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K192860Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration setsQ Core Medical, Ltd. · 2020 · Cites it directly · ◆ in the 2020 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 24 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 13 of the 21 ancestors have a recall of any class; 5 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K161667 (Q Core Medical, Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K123049.
How does its category compare?
All FRN devicesFRN Pump, Infusion: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FRN
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FRN
172in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FRN
7in 2025
Class I (37 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FRN
52,792in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FRN, 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 | 12 | 102 | 15 | 1,086 |
| 2008 | 8 | 89 | 24 | 8,261 |
| 2009 | 9 | 66 | 102 | 1,952 |
| 2010 | 3 | 93 | 37 | 6,133 |
| 2011 | 3 | 103 | 69 | 41,367 |
| 2012 | 4 | 217 | 42 (2) | 15,482 |
| 2013 | 6 | 312 | 22 (3) | 40,082 |
| 2014 | 6 | 172 | 4 (3) | 94,180 |
| 2015 | 3 | 232 | 5 | 26,742 |
| 2016 | 3 | 301 | 7 (1) | 16,560 |
| 2017 | 3 | 305 | 13 | 12,060 |
| 2018 | 3 | 267 | 1 | 16,591 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 18 (1) | 15,850 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 16 (5) | 94,186 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 3 (2) | 199,342 |
| 2022 | 6 | 268 | 2 | 888,020 |
| 2023 | 7 | 265 | 16 (10) | 165,838 |
| 2024 | 5 | 103 | 9 (4) | 57,730 |
| 2025 | 8 | 172 | 7 (4) | 52,792 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 11 (2) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Q Core Sapphire infusion pump is intended for the controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products. The Sapphire pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural. The pump is intended to be…
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The Q Core Sapphire infusion pump is intended for the controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products.
The Sapphire pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals in a clinical environment, and home users in an ambulatory environment and in pre-hospital medical ground transportation.
The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-patient use and single-use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141389 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141389: Sapphire Infusion Pump.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141389
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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