510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Rex Medical, L.P. · QEW Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration
Cleared on Nov 14, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K013635 (Bacchus Vascular, Inc., 2002) and 3 other predicates after a 150-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995. 1 of the 35 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 14, 2014
- Review
- 150 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- QEW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K954234 (1995). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K862691 (1986). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 35 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK954234 Radifocus Introducer II KitTerumo Medical Corp. · 1995
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK060904 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical, L.P. · 2006
- 2 generations backK091029 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System (9 MM X 65 CM) and (9 MM X…Rex Medical · 2010
- 1 generation backK120346 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical · 2012
- This deviceK141617 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical, L.P. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK211798 Cleaner Plus Thrombectomy SystemArgon Medical Devices, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK223891 Cobra Catheter SystemEndovascular Engineering · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK252956 Helo Thrombectomy SystemEndovascular Engineering, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK261800 Helo Max Thrombectomy System (HEL2090)Endovascular Engineering · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK233909 Cleaner™ Plus 18F Thrombectomy System - Cleaner™ Plus 18F Aspiration…Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · 2024
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- Root · 9 generations backK954234 Radifocus Introducer II KitTerumo Medical Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations backK984260 Pinnacle R/O or Redifocus Introducer R/O (Comprised of a Sheath &…Terumo Medical Corp. · 1999
- 7 generations backK022170 Inner-Lock Locking Introducer SheathsRex Medical · 2003
- 6 generations backK032569 Short Introducer SheathRex Medical · 2003
- 5 generations backK033793 Cleaner II Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical · 2003
- 4 generations backK040252 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System KitRex Medical · 2004
- 3 generations backK060904 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical, L.P. · 2006
- 2 generations backK091029 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System (9 MM X 65 CM) and (9 MM X…Rex Medical · 2010
- 1 generation backK120346 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical · 2012
- This deviceK141617 Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemRex Medical, L.P. · 2014
Showing 5 of 7 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K011056 Arrow-Trerotola Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device…2 generations back · 2001
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K211798Cleaner Plus Thrombectomy SystemArgon Medical Devices, Inc. · 2022 · cites it directly5descendants
- K223891Cobra Catheter SystemEndovascular Engineering · 2023 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K252956Helo Thrombectomy SystemEndovascular Engineering, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K261800Helo Max Thrombectomy System (HEL2090)Endovascular Engineering · 2026 · 4 generations on0descendants
- K233909Cleaner™ Plus 18F Thrombectomy System - Cleaner™ Plus 18F Aspiration Catheter, Cleaner™…Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K954234 | Radifocus Introducer II Kit | Terumo Medical Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −8 | K984260 | Pinnacle R/O or Redifocus Introducer R/O (Comprised of a Sheath & Dilator) | Terumo Medical Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K022170 | Inner-Lock Locking Introducer Sheaths | Rex Medical | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K032569 | Short Introducer Sheath | Rex Medical | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K033793 | Cleaner II Rotational Thrombectomy System | Rex Medical | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K040252 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System Kit | Rex Medical | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K060904 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System | Rex Medical, L.P. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K091029 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System (9 MM X 65 CM) and (9 MM X 120 CM) | Rex Medical | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K120346 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System | Rex Medical | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141617 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System | Rex Medical, L.P. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K211798 | Cleaner Plus Thrombectomy System | Argon Medical Devices, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K223891 | Cobra Catheter System | Endovascular Engineering | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K252956 | Helo Thrombectomy System | Endovascular Engineering, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +4 | K261800 | Helo Max Thrombectomy System (HEL2090) | Endovascular Engineering | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K233909 | Cleaner™ Plus 18F Thrombectomy System - Cleaner™ Plus 18F Aspiration Catheter… | Argon Medical Devices, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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 QEW device
- #1 K213402 Triever24, Triever20score 28.6 · 5 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K013635 | Trellis Infusion System (10CM Infusion Length); Trellis Infusion System (20CM Infusion…Summary page 5…tinuous Flush Catheter (21 CFR 870.1210, Product Code KRA) Peripheral Atherectomy Catheter (21 CFR 870.4875, Product Code MCW) Predicate Device(s): K013635 Trellis Peripheral Infusion System K950907 Pulse*Spray Infusion System K091029 Cleaner™ Ro… | 2002 |
| * | K950907 | Pulse*Spray Infusion SystemSummary page 5…A) Peripheral Atherectomy Catheter (21 CFR 870.4875, Product Code MCW) Predicate Device(s): K013635 Trellis Peripheral Infusion System K950907 Pulse*Spray Infusion System K091029 Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System K120346 Cleane… | 1995 |
| * | K091029 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System (9 MM X 65 CM) and (9 MM X 120 CM)Summary page 5…theter (21 CFR 870.4875, Product Code MCW) Predicate Device(s): K013635 Trellis Peripheral Infusion System K950907 Pulse*Spray Infusion System K091029 Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System K120346 Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System Device Descrip… | 2010 |
| * | K120346 | Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy SystemSummary page 5…s): K013635 Trellis Peripheral Infusion System K950907 Pulse*Spray Infusion System K091029 Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System K120346 Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System Device Description: The Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System is a percut… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (7)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 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.
- K011056Arrow-Trerotola Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device or PTDArrow Intl., Inc. · 2001 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2001 ancestors bar of FIG. 111 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 8 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K211798 (Argon Medical Devices, Inc., 2022) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K013635.
How does its category compare?
All QEW devicesQEW Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · QEW
14in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · QEW
58in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · QEW
7in 2022
Class I (7 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · QEW
207in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code QEW, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 51 | 0 | 33 |
| 2020 | 16 | 105 | 0 | 197 |
| 2021 | 11 | 60 | 0 | 322 |
| 2022 | 12 | 140 | 7 (7) | 125 |
| 2023 | 23 | 102 | 0 | 165 |
| 2024 | 14 | 65 | 0 | 162 |
| 2025 | 14 | 58 | 0 | 207 |
| 2026 | 10 | 74 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System is indicated for mechanical declotting of native vessel dialysis fistulae and synthetic dialysis access grafts.
The Cleaner™ Rotational Thrombectomy System is indicated for mechanical declotting and controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, in the peripheral vascular.
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/K141617 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141617: Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141617
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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