510(k) · Cleared
ClearedC3 Wave
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medcomp ( Medical Components) · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Apr 24, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K140799 (Medcomp (Medical Components, Inc.), 2014) after a 163-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2000. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 24, 2015
- Review
- 163 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K001901 (2000). 33 ancestors in all, the oldest K823434 (1982). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK091324 Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK093775 Evguide Tip Location SystemRomedex International Srl · 2010
- 1 generation backK140799 Celerity SysyemMedcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK143238 C3 WaveMedcomp ( Medical Components) · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK170934 C3 Wave SystemMedical Components, Inc (Dba Medcomp_ · 2017 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK241587 pilot TLSVygon Corporation · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK180567 C3 Wave SystemMedical Components, Inc. (dba MedComp) · 2018
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK034019 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK060341 Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS)C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK063240 Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS DetectorC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK081625 Flowpicc StyletVasonova, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK091324 Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK093775 Evguide Tip Location SystemRomedex International Srl · 2010
- 1 generation backK140799 Celerity SysyemMedcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK143238 C3 WaveMedcomp ( Medical Components) · 2015
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −9 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K034019 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −6 | K060341 | Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K063240 | Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS Detector | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | 18 |
| −4 | K081625 | Flowpicc Stylet | Vasonova, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K091324 | Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System Stylet | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2009 | 11 |
| −2 | K093775 | Evguide Tip Location System | Romedex International Srl | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K140799 | Celerity Sysyem | Medcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) | 2014 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K143238 | C3 Wave | Medcomp ( Medical Components) | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K170934 | C3 Wave System | Medical Components, Inc (Dba Medcomp_ | 2017 | 1 |
| +2 | K241587 | pilot TLS | Vygon Corporation | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K180567 | C3 Wave System | Medical Components, Inc. (dba MedComp) | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 LJS? 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 LJS device
- #1 K241910 Neonav ECG Tip Location Systemscore 18.0 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140799 | Celerity SysyemSummary page 4…11/11/2014 C3 Wave PICC placement accessory Long Term Intravascular Catheter (80 LJS) Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter 21 CFR 880.5970 Il K140799 Medcomp, Celerity™ System The C3 Wave system includes the iPad® monitor running the mobile application software, the C3 hub (a b… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K170934 | C3 Wave System | 2017 | 2 |
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 15 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 8 of the 33 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K170934 (Medical Components, Inc (Dba Medcomp_, 2017) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K140799.
How does its category compare?
All LJS devicesLJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LJS
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LJS
171in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LJS
5in 2023
Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LJS
4,372in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LJS, 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 | 14 | 92 | 0 | 392 |
| 2008 | 4 | 97 | 1 | 369 |
| 2009 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 379 |
| 2010 | 9 | 114 | 12 | 495 |
| 2011 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 696 |
| 2012 | 14 | 77 | 40 | 564 |
| 2013 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 680 |
| 2014 | 8 | 47 | 15 | 842 |
| 2015 | 7 | 71 | 2 | 1,306 |
| 2016 | 9 | 128 | 18 | 1,123 |
| 2017 | 7 | 101 | 9 | 2,100 |
| 2018 | 10 | 148 | 3 | 2,324 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 2,052 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,539 |
| 2021 | 3 | 284 | 1 | 3,084 |
| 2022 | 3 | 177 | 0 | 3,256 |
| 2023 | 4 | 47 | 5 (2) | 2,799 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 4,243 |
| 2025 | 8 | 171 | 0 | 4,372 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 8 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The C3 Wave System is indicated for use as a supplemental aid in positioning for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in adult patients. It provides real-time catheter tip location information by using the patient’s cardiac electrical activity. Confirmation of tip placement should be verified according to clinical judgement and established hospital protocol (e.g., Chest X-Ray, Fluoroscopy). Note: Limiting, but not contraindicated. situations…
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The C3 Wave System is indicated for use as a supplemental aid in positioning for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in adult patients. It provides real-time catheter tip location information by using the patient’s cardiac electrical activity. Confirmation of tip placement should be verified according to clinical judgement and established hospital protocol (e.g., Chest X-Ray, Fluoroscopy). Note: Limiting, but not contraindicated. situations for this technique are patients where cardiac rhythms may change presentation of the P wave: atrial fibrillation,atrial flutter, severe tachycardia. pacemaker driven rhythm, and cronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Such patients are easily identified prior to PICC insertion. Use of additional confirmation method is necessary to confirm catheter tip location.
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/K143238 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143238: C3 Wave.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143238
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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