510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNovaCross Microcatheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nitiloop, Ltd. · DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Cleared on Mar 11, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K143608 (Nitiloop, Ltd., 2015) after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2000. 5 of the 41 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 11, 2016
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K001992 (2000). 39 ancestors in all, the oldest K904785 (1991). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 5 of the 41 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK001992 Ilt 0.014 Catheter, Model C114NL2Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2000
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK092174 Enabler-P Catheter System, Model 3000Endocross, Ltd. · 2009
- 2 generations backK121763 Multicross Support CatheterRoxwood Medical, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK143608 NovaCross MicrocatheterNitiloop, Ltd. · 2015
- This deviceK160389 NovaCross MicrocatheterNitiloop, Ltd. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK172297 NovaCross MicrocatheterNitiloop, Ltd. · 2017
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- Root · 10 generations backK001992 Ilt 0.014 Catheter, Model C114NL2Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2000
- 9 generations backK012169 Ilt Support Catheter .014, Model C114LW1; Ilt Support Catheter…Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK030984 Safe Cross Angled Support 0.14, Safe Cross Straight Support Catheter…Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK032660 Xtrak Support CatheterXtrak Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK051772 Asahi Tornus Support CatheterAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2005
- 5 generations backK082339 Enabler-P Support CatheterEndocross, Ltd. · 2008
- 4 generations backK083833 Enabler-P Catheter, 1000 Part Number:1160Endocross, Ltd. · 2009
- 3 generations backK092174 Enabler-P Catheter System, Model 3000Endocross, Ltd. · 2009
- 2 generations backK121763 Multicross Support CatheterRoxwood Medical, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK143608 NovaCross MicrocatheterNitiloop, Ltd. · 2015
- This deviceK160389 NovaCross MicrocatheterNitiloop, Ltd. · 2016
Class I recalls in this family
- K061843 Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCC4 generations back · 2006
- K060327 Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access…4 generations back · 2006
- K052257 Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter4 generations back · 2005
- K042910 Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCC5 generations back · 2004
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K172297NovaCross MicrocatheterNitiloop, Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K001992 | Ilt 0.014 Catheter, Model C114NL2 | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −9 | K012169 | Ilt Support Catheter .014, Model C114LW1; Ilt Support Catheter Advancing… | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K030984 | Safe Cross Angled Support 0.14, Safe Cross Straight Support Catheter 0.14… | Intra Luminal Therapeutics, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K032660 | Xtrak Support Catheter | Xtrak Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K051772 | Asahi Tornus Support Catheter | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K082339 | Enabler-P Support Catheter | Endocross, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K083833 | Enabler-P Catheter, 1000 Part Number:1160 | Endocross, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K092174 | Enabler-P Catheter System, Model 3000 | Endocross, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K121763 | Multicross Support Catheter | Roxwood Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K143608 | NovaCross Microcatheter | Nitiloop, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160389 | NovaCross Microcatheter | Nitiloop, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K172297 | NovaCross Microcatheter | Nitiloop, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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.
5 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 DQY device
- #1 K234115 APRO 55 Catheterscore 17.5 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143608 | NovaCross MicrocatheterSummary page 5…55 NiTiLoop Special 510(k) February 10, 2016 The predicate device is the NovaCross™ Microcatheter, cleared under K143608. Purpose of the Special 510(k) notice: The NovaCross™ Microcatheter is a modification to NovaCross™ Microcatheter… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K172297 | NovaCross Microcatheter | 2017 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 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.
- K061843Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCCSt Jude Medical · 2006 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2006 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K060327Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter and Skyway Support CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2006 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2006 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K052257Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2005 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2005 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K042910Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCCVelocimed, Inc. · 2004 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K040922Venture Wire Control CatheterVelocimed, Inc. · 2004 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 11 of the 39 ancestors have a recall of any class; 5 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K172297 (Nitiloop, Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K143608.
How does its category compare?
All DQY devicesDQY Catheter, Percutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQY
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQY
115in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQY
1in 2025
Class I (10 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQY
3,056in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQY, 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 | 16 | 85 | 6 | 313 |
| 2008 | 31 | 66 | 12 | 496 |
| 2009 | 37 | 73 | 17 | 819 |
| 2010 | 22 | 74 | 32 | 1,293 |
| 2011 | 36 | 71 | 6 | 1,211 |
| 2012 | 30 | 87 | 2 | 1,191 |
| 2013 | 32 | 92 | 36 (1) | 1,352 |
| 2014 | 19 | 127 | 3 | 1,497 |
| 2015 | 27 | 118 | 3 | 2,337 |
| 2016 | 22 | 117 | 22 (7) | 2,252 |
| 2017 | 26 | 113 | 8 | 2,489 |
| 2018 | 25 | 106 | 2 | 2,855 |
| 2019 | 30 | 111 | 1 | 2,902 |
| 2020 | 20 | 120 | 2 | 2,889 |
| 2021 | 18 | 81 | 2 | 3,006 |
| 2022 | 18 | 74 | 0 | 2,643 |
| 2023 | 18 | 114 | 17 | 3,049 |
| 2024 | 16 | 87 | 1 | 3,190 |
| 2025 | 21 | 115 | 1 (1) | 3,056 |
| 2026 | 11 | 30 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The NovaCross™ Microcatheter is intended to be used in conjunction with a steerable guidewire to access discrete regions of the coronary and peripheral vasculature and for guidewire exchange.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160389 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160389: NovaCross Microcatheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160389
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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