510(k) · Cleared
ClearedExodus Array Multipurpose Drainage Catheter, Exodus Nuance Nephrostomy Drainage Catheter, Exodus Believe Biliary Drainage Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Navilyst Medical, Inc. · FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Cleared on Sep 24, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K093392 (Navilyst Medical, Inc., 2009) after a 59-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1994. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 24, 2015
- Review
- 59 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FGE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K944290 (1994). 4 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK944290 Catheters, Biliary Catheters, UrologicalBoston Scientific Corp · 1994 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK093392 Multipurpose, Nephrostomy and Biliary Drainage CathetersNavilyst Medical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- This deviceK152069 Exodus Array Multipurpose Drainage Catheter, Exodus Nuance…Navilyst Medical, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK173035 Gordon Large-Bore Curved Drainage Catheter, Nephrostomy Pigtail…Cook Incorporated · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK191498 Cook-Cope Loop Nephrostomy Set, Ultrathane Nephrostomy Set with…Cook Incorporated · 2020
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K944290 | Catheters, Biliary Catheters, Urological | Boston Scientific Corp | 1994 | 5 |
| −1 | K093392 | Multipurpose, Nephrostomy and Biliary Drainage Catheters | Navilyst Medical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K152069 | Exodus Array Multipurpose Drainage Catheter, Exodus Nuance Nephrostomy… | Navilyst Medical, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K173035 | Gordon Large-Bore Curved Drainage Catheter, Nephrostomy Pigtail Drainage… | Cook Incorporated | 2018 | 3 |
| +2 | K191498 | Cook-Cope Loop Nephrostomy Set, Ultrathane Nephrostomy Set with Mac-Loc… | Cook Incorporated | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new FGE device
- #1 K240464 WallFlex Biliary RX Stent System; Epic Biliary…score 14.5 · 13 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K093392 | Multipurpose, Nephrostomy and Biliary Drainage CathetersSummary page 4…Gastroenterology – Urology Pro Code: FGE, LJE, GBO D. Predicate Device(s) Predicate 510(k) K093392 Trade Name: Exodus Multipurpose Drainage Catheter… | 2009 |
| † | K103353 | Multipurpose Drainage Catheter; Nephrostomy Drainage Catheter; Biliary Drainage Catheter | 2011 |
| † | K141335 | Expel Apd Drainage Catheter System | 2014 |
| † | K951475 | Navarre Universal Drainage Catheter | 1995 |
| † | K053245 | GP General Purpose Drainage Catheter; Mini-Pig Drainage Catheter; Nephrostomy Catheter… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K173035 | Gordon Large-Bore Curved Drainage Catheter, Nephrostomy Pigtail Drainage Catheter… | 2018 | 1 |
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 21 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 15.1 years on median.
- 3 of the 4 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K173035 (Cook Incorporated, 2018) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K093392.
How does its category compare?
All FGE devicesFGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FGE
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FGE
257in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FGE
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FGE
1,923in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FGE, 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 | 316 | 54 | 1,006 |
| 2008 | 11 | 214 | 93 | 1,465 |
| 2009 | 7 | 160 | 18 | 1,655 |
| 2010 | 9 | 81 | 32 | 1,434 |
| 2011 | 9 | 114 | 2 | 1,321 |
| 2012 | 8 | 96 | 4 | 1,183 |
| 2013 | 5 | 161 | 3 | 1,060 |
| 2014 | 8 | 156 | 0 | 1,270 |
| 2015 | 8 | 79 | 0 | 1,543 |
| 2016 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 1,453 |
| 2017 | 9 | 59 | 1 | 1,515 |
| 2018 | 7 | 215 | 43 | 1,681 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 13 | 1,896 |
| 2020 | 4 | 121 | 1 | 2,182 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 27 | 2,297 |
| 2022 | 6 | 101 | 21 | 1,749 |
| 2023 | 6 | 199 | 19 | 1,615 |
| 2024 | 6 | 188 | 1 | 1,948 |
| 2025 | 7 | 257 | 0 | 1,923 |
| 2026 | 8 | 153 | 11 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Exodus Array Multipurpose Drainage Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid or air in the chest, abdomen and pelvis, e.g., abscesses, cysts, pneumothoraces, and other general purpose drainage applications.
Exodus Nuance Nephrostomy Drainage Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid collections in the urinary system.
Exodus Believe Biliary Drainage Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of the biliary tree.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152069 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K152069: Exodus Array Multipurpose Drainage Catheter, Exodus Nuance Nephrostomy Drainage Catheter, Exodus Believe Biliary Drainage Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152069
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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