510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017Vado Steerable Sheath
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kalila Medical, Inc. · DYB Introducer, Catheter
Cleared on Mar 7, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K140420 (Kalila Medical, Inc., 2014) after a 356-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1997. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 7, 2017
- Review
- 356 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DYB
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K964518 (1997). 6 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 4 generations backK964518 Fast-Cath Transseptal Catheter IntroducerDaig Corp. · 1997 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK042623 Agilis Steerable Catheter Introducer, Model 408304St. Jude Medical, Daig Division, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK061363 Agilis NXT Steerable IntroducerSt Jude Medical · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK140420 Vado Steerable SheathKalila Medical, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK160721 Vado Steerable SheathKalila Medical, Inc. · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K964518 | Fast-Cath Transseptal Catheter Introducer | Daig Corp. | 1997 | 4 |
| −3 | K042623 | Agilis Steerable Catheter Introducer, Model 408304 | St. Jude Medical, Daig Division, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −2 | K061363 | Agilis NXT Steerable Introducer | St Jude Medical | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K140420 | Vado Steerable Sheath | Kalila Medical, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160721 | Vado Steerable Sheath | Kalila Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 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 DYB device
- #1 K251051 AuST Steerable Sheathscore 18.0 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140420 | Vado Steerable SheathSummary page 5…Predicate Device Manufacturer Device Name 510(k) Number Kalila Medical Vado Steerable Sheath K140420 Device Description The Vado Steerable Sheath consists of an 8.8F (ID) sheath and dilator, which is designed to provide flexible c… | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2017 | Class II | Z-0563-2018 | Under Investigation by firm | Torn sheath liner material was detected at the proximal end of the device during internal product testing which may be the result of damage incurred during the manufacturing process. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.7 years on median.
- 4 of the 6 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K140420.
How does its category compare?
All DYB devicesDYB Introducer, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DYB
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DYB
63in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DYB
3in 2025
Class I (48 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DYB
4,539in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DYB, 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 | 12 | 95 | 15 | 316 |
| 2008 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 423 |
| 2009 | 14 | 52 | 25 | 399 |
| 2010 | 18 | 123 | 18 | 445 |
| 2011 | 17 | 100 | 4 | 628 |
| 2012 | 22 | 128 | 3 | 898 |
| 2013 | 26 | 118 | 5 (1) | 743 |
| 2014 | 30 | 122 | 2 | 780 |
| 2015 | 17 | 129 | 2 (1) | 913 |
| 2016 | 19 | 95 | 45 (3) | 1,234 |
| 2017 | 24 | 70 | 22 (1) | 1,672 |
| 2018 | 19 | 156 | 1 | 1,903 |
| 2019 | 18 | 47 | 2 | 2,450 |
| 2020 | 9 | 49 | 21 (21) | 2,465 |
| 2021 | 12 | 78 | 6 | 2,835 |
| 2022 | 13 | 143 | 2 | 4,084 |
| 2023 | 15 | 55 | 10 | 3,775 |
| 2024 | 18 | 56 | 2 | 3,931 |
| 2025 | 16 | 63 | 3 | 4,539 |
| 2026 | 17 | 59 | 23 (21) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Vado Steerable Sheath is indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160721 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K160721: Vado Steerable Sheath.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160721
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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