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Cardiogard Emboli Protection Cannula

K141465510(k) TraditionalCleared Jan 9, 2015220-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.4210

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Cardiogard Medical, Ltd. · DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Cleared on Jan 9, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K102420 (Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, 2010) and 4 other predicates after a 220-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1982. 2 of the 9 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it.

Decided
Jan 9, 2015
Review
220 days
Class
Class II
Product code
DWF
Recalls
None
Predicates
5

Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K820044 (1982). 7 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 2 of the 9 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2010: 1 other ancestor, 1 with a Class I recall12006: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor2001: 1 other ancestor2019: 1 descendant clearedK820044 · Arterial Blood Filter, #AF-1025 · Bentley Laboratories, Inc. · 1982K022071 · Embol-X Aortic Filters,Etra-Small,Small,Medium,Large,Extra Large,Models CF26000.CF29000,CF32000,CF35000,CF4000 · Embol-X, Inc. · 2003 · Class I recallK031946 · Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter: Extra-Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large · Edwards Lifesciences, LLC · 200319801990200020102020
  1. Root · 3 generations backK820044 Arterial Blood Filter, #AF-1025Bentley Laboratories, Inc. · 1982
  2. 2 generations backK022071 Embol-X Aortic Filters,Etra-Small,Small,Medium,Large,Extra…Embol-X, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled (Class I)
  3. 1 generation backK031946 Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter: Extra-Small, Small, Medium, Large…Edwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2003
  4. This deviceK141465 Cardiogard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd. · 2015
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK182302 CardioGard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd. · 2019

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K182302CardioGard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd. · 2019 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−3K820044Arterial Blood Filter, #AF-1025Bentley Laboratories, Inc.1982—
−2K022071Embol-X Aortic Filters,Etra-Small,Small,Medium,Large,Extra Large,Models…Embol-X, Inc.2003Class I
−1K031946Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter: Extra-Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra-LargeEdwards Lifesciences, LLC2003—
0 (this device)K141465Cardiogard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd.2015—
+1K182302CardioGard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd.2019—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200110
200210
200610
201011

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201910
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K141465, 1982–2019Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

2 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 DWF device

  1. #1 K251258 MC2™ Two-Stage Venous Cannula; MC2X™…score 14.6 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against? (5)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K102420Embol-X Access Device/ Aortic Cannula, Embol-X Slim Accessdevice/ Aortic Cannula…
Summary page 4
…ces Class: II E. Predicate Device(s): Embol-X Access Device / Aortic Cannula, cleared under K102420 and K020693, and Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter cleared under…
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC2010Class I
*K020693Aortic Cannula, Metal J-Tip (24FR) Model #CF00100; Aortic Cannula, Plastic J-Tip (24FR)…
Summary page 4
…ss: II E. Predicate Device(s): Embol-X Access Device / Aortic Cannula, cleared under K102420 and K020693, and Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter cleared under K062429, K…
Embol-X, Inc.20021
*K062429Modification to Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large with…
Summary page 4
…cleared under K102420 and K020693, and Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter cleared under K062429, K031946, and K022071 F. Device Description: The CardioGard Emboli Protection Cannula, shown below, is a disposable 24…
Edwards Lifesciences Research Medical2006—
*K031946Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter: Extra-Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large
Summary page 4
…cleared under K102420 and K020693, and Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter cleared under K062429, K031946, and K022071 F. Device Description: The CardioGard Emboli Protection Cannula, shown below, is a disposable 24 French d…
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC2003—
*K022071Embol-X Aortic Filters,Etra-Small,Small,Medium,Large,Extra Large,Models…
Summary page 4
…ed under K102420 and K020693, and Embol-X Intra-Aortic Filter cleared under K062429, K031946, and K022071 F. Device Description: The CardioGard Emboli Protection Cannula, shown below, is a disposable 24 French double lumen a…
Embol-X, Inc.2003Class I

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K182302CardioGard Emboli Protection CannulaCardiogard Medical, Ltd.20190

Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 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.

  • K102420Embol-X Access Device/ Aortic Cannula, Embol-X Slim Accessdevice/ Aortic Cannula, Embol-X Glide Access…Edwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2010 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2010 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K022071Embol-X Aortic Filters,Etra-Small,Small,Medium,Large,Extra Large,Models CF26000.CF29000,CF32000,CF35000,CF4000Embol-X, Inc. · 2003 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 33 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11.2 years on median.
  • 3 of the 7 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K182302 (Cardiogard Medical, Ltd., 2019) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.

How does its category compare?

All DWF devices

DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · DWF

4in 2025

2007: 22008: 62009: 82010: 32011: 52012: 102013: 92014: 142015: 92016: 32017: 52018: 52019: 32020: 32021: 52022: 22023: 22024: 32025: 42026 (partial year): 8
2007high 14 (2014) · low 2 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · DWF

89in 2025

2008: 95 days median2009: 148 days median2010: 62 days median2011: 85 days median2012: 110 days median2013: 110 days median2014: 110 days median2015: 46 days median2016: 32 days median2017: 127 days median2018: 30 days median2019: 120 days median2020: 30 days median2021: 358 days median2024: 29 days median2025: 89 days median2026 (partial year): 81 days median
2007high 358 (2021) · low 29 (2024)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · DWF

4in 2024

2007: 252008: 252009: 212010: 262011: 132012: 372013: 14, 1 Class I2014: 62015: 3, 1 Class I2016: 32017: 2, 1 Class I2018: 102019: 22021: 32024: 42026 (partial year): 20
2007high 37 (2012) · low 0 (2020)2026

Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · DWF

1,020in 2025

2007: 1212008: 1262009: 992010: 1972011: 2122012: 2332013: 2382014: 3252015: 2182016: 1442017: 1012018: 1182019: 1792020: 1422021: 1622022: 2762023: 4702024: 4012025: 1,020
2007high 1,020 (2025) · low 99 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code DWF, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20072—25121
200869525126
200981482199
201036226197
201158513212
20121011037233
2013911014 (1)238
2014141106325
20159463 (1)218
20163323144
201751272 (1)101
201853010118
201931202179
20203300142
202153583162
20222—0276
20232—0470
20243294401
202548901,020
202688120—

What is it indicated for?

The CardioGard Emboli Protection Cannula combines the function of a standard arterial cannula with an added suction mechanism to capture debris that may result from cardiac surgery. The CardioGard Emboli Protection Cannula is intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short term (≤ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures. The CardioGard suction lumen is intended for the removal of particulate emboli during surgical procedures that require CPB.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K141465: Cardiogard Emboli Protection Cannula.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141465

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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