510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiposable Urinary Catheter (PVC Urinary Catheter, Silicone Urinary Catheter, Latex Urinary Catheter)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zhanjiang Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. · EZD Catheter, Straight
Cleared on Oct 13, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K142575 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2014) and 2 other predicates after a 261-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Oct 13, 2017
- Review
- 261 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K003784 (2001). 9 ancestors in all, the oldest K896053 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 4 generations backK003784 Mentor Self-Cath PlusMentor Corp. · 2001
- 3 generations backK100878 Self Cath CatheterColoplast Manufacturing Us, LLC · 2010
- 2 generations backK133470 Bard Ritecath Intermittent CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2014
- 1 generation backK142575 Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK170233 Diposable Urinary Catheter (PVC Urinary Catheter, Silicone Urinary…Zhanjiang Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K003784 | Mentor Self-Cath Plus | Mentor Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K100878 | Self Cath Catheter | Coloplast Manufacturing Us, LLC | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K133470 | Bard Ritecath Intermittent Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K142575 | Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K170233 | Diposable Urinary Catheter (PVC Urinary Catheter, Silicone Urinary Catheter… | Zhanjiang Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 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 EZD device
- #1 K241210 Luja Coudescore 16.2 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
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- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142575 | Bard RiteCath Intermittent Urinary CatheterSummary page 5…Catheter Regulation number 876.5130 Regulation class II Regulation name Urological catheter and accessories 510(k) Number K142575 Product Code EZD Manufacturer BARD Medical Division C. R. BARD, Inc. Trade Name… | 2014 |
| * | K130908 | Disposable Silicone Foley CatheterSummary page 5…Catheter Regulation number 876.5130 Regulation class II Regulation name Urological catheter and accessories 510(k) Number K130908 Product Code EZL Manufacturer Guangdong Baihe Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Trade Name… | 2013 |
| * | K071423 | Medline Latex Foley CatheterSummary page 5…Catheter Regulation number 876.5130 Regulation class II Regulation name Urological catheter and accessories 510(k) Number K071423 Product Code EZL Manufacturer Medline Industries, Inc. 5. Device Description Disposable urinary… | 2007 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 16 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.9 years on median.
- None of the 9 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K142575.
How does its category compare?
All EZD devicesEZD Catheter, Straight: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EZD
11so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EZD
130in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EZD
1in 2014
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EZD
288in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EZD, 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 | 121 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 116 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 110 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 5 | 91 | 1 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 120 |
| 2018 | 3 | 122 | 0 | 390 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 466 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 563 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 994 |
| 2022 | 10 | 288 | 0 | 487 |
| 2023 | 6 | 214 | 0 | 553 |
| 2024 | 5 | 147 | 0 | 116 |
| 2025 | 6 | 130 | 0 | 288 |
| 2026 | 11 | 146 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The PVC Urinary Catheter is launched for clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) treatment. It is intended for use in the drainage of fluid from the urinary tract. It is indicated for use in male, female, and pediatric patients 2-12 years old. The Silicone Urinary Catheter is intended to be placed in the bladder, through the urethra, to drain urine into a collection device. Two-way catheters are intended for urological bladder drainage only. Three-way…
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The PVC Urinary Catheter is launched for clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) treatment. It is intended for use in the drainage of fluid from the urinary tract. It is indicated for use in male, female, and pediatric patients 2-12 years old.
The Silicone Urinary Catheter is intended to be placed in the bladder, through the urethra, to drain urine into a collection device. Two-way catheters are intended for urological bladder drainage only. Three-way catheters are intended for urological bladder drainage and bladder irrigation. It is indicated for use in male, female, and pediatric patients 2-12 years old.
The Latex Urinary Catheter is intended to be placed in the bladder, through the urethra, to drain urine into a collection device. Neleton catheters are launched for clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). Two-way catheters are intended for urological bladder drainage only. Three-way catheters are intended for urological bladder drainage and bladder irrigation. It is indicated for use in male, female, and pediatric patients 2-12 years old.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K170233 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K170233: Diposable Urinary Catheter (PVC Urinary Catheter, Silicone Urinary Catheter, Latex Urinary Catheter).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K170233
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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