510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · EZD Catheter, Straight
Cleared on Oct 31, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K133470 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 49-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2001. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 31, 2014
- Review
- 49 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K003784 (2001). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK003784 Mentor Self-Cath PlusMentor Corp. · 2001
- 2 generations backK100878 Self Cath CatheterColoplast Manufacturing Us, LLC · 2010
- 1 generation backK133470 Bard Ritecath Intermittent CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK142575 Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK212430 BONREE Nelaton CatheterBonree Medical Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170233 Diposable Urinary Catheter (PVC Urinary Catheter, Silicone Urinary…Zhanjiang Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. · 2017
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K003784 | Mentor Self-Cath Plus | Mentor Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K100878 | Self Cath Catheter | Coloplast Manufacturing Us, LLC | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K133470 | Bard Ritecath Intermittent Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142575 | Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K212430 | BONREE Nelaton Catheter | Bonree Medical Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K170233 | Diposable Urinary Catheter (PVC Urinary Catheter, Silicone Urinary Catheter… | Zhanjiang Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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.
Planning a device in EZD? 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 EZD device
- #1 K241210 Luja Coudescore 16.2 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133470 | Bard Ritecath Intermittent CatheterSummary page 4…Predicate Device: Legally marketed device to which substantial equivalence is claimed • Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter, K133470 • Coloplast A/S Self Cath Catheter, K100878 Device Description The Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary… | 2014 |
| * | K100878 | Self Cath CatheterSummary page 4…l equivalence is claimed • Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter, K133470 • Coloplast A/S Self Cath Catheter, K100878 Device Description The Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter is a biocompatible, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) catheter used to… | 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 3.9 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K212430 (Bonree Medical Co., Ltd., 2022) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
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?
The Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter is intended for use by adult and pediatric, male and female patients for
draining urine from the bladder. Pediatric patients include neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142575 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142575: Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142575
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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