510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017PowerPICC Provena Catheters
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Oct 25, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K102159 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2010) after a 55-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 2000. 2 of the 32 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Oct 25, 2016
- Review
- 55 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K001901 (2000). 29 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 2 of the 32 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK070996 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK102159 Powerpicc SV CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK162443 PowerPICC Provena CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK162441 PowerPICC Provena Catheters with SOLO Valve TechnologyC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180548 3F Single Lumen and 4F Dual Lumen PowerPICC Provena Catherers; 3F…C.R. Bard, Inc (Bard Has Joined Bd) · 2018 · Recalled
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- Root · 9 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 7 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK033389 Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK050185 Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK051417 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK070996 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK102159 Powerpicc SV CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK162443 PowerPICC Provena CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2016
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −8 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K033389 | Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135 | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −5 | K050185 | Powerhohn and Powerline Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K051417 | 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −3 | K051991 | Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K070996 | 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K102159 | Powerpicc SV Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2010 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K162443 | PowerPICC Provena Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K162441 | PowerPICC Provena Catheters with SOLO Valve Technology | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K180548 | 3F Single Lumen and 4F Dual Lumen PowerPICC Provena Catherers; 3F Single Lumen… | C.R. Bard, Inc (Bard Has Joined Bd) | 2018 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 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.
2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K102159 | Powerpicc SV CathetersSummary page 4…mplanted, Long-term Intravascular Predicate Catheter Devices Premarket Notification: K102159 Manufacturer: Bard Access Systems, Inc. Reference Trade Name:… | 2010 |
| † | K151985 | PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter | 2016 |
| † | K053501 | Powerpicc | 2006 |
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? (2 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2017 | Class II | Z-0536-2018 | Labeling design | Possible leaks on the 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual lumen PowerPICC catheters at the luer hub extension leg junction. |
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.
- K993691Arrowg +Ard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K862056[Central Venous][Multi-Lumen] Catheter W/Flex TipArrow Intl., Inc. · 1986 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 11 of the 29 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K162441 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K102159.
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. 2016, 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 PowerPICC Provena Catheters are indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K162443 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162443: PowerPICC Provena Catheters.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162443
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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