510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArchFlo CT Midline
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medcomp (Dba Medical Components, Inc.) · PND Midline Catheter
Cleared on Dec 15, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K141151 (Medcomp (Medical Components, Inc.), 2014) after a 207-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2000. 2 of the 28 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Dec 15, 2017
- Review
- 207 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PND
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K001901 (2000). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 2 of the 28 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK070996 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK091953 Pro-PiccMedcomp · 2009
- 1 generation backK141151 CT MidlineMedcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) · 2014
- This deviceK171483 ArchFlo CT MidlineMedcomp (Dba Medical Components, Inc.) · 2017
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- Root · 10 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK033389 Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK050185 Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK051417 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK070996 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK091953 Pro-PiccMedcomp · 2009
- 1 generation backK141151 CT MidlineMedcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) · 2014
- This deviceK171483 ArchFlo CT MidlineMedcomp (Dba Medical Components, Inc.) · 2017
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −9 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K033389 | Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135 | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −6 | K050185 | Powerhohn and Powerline Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K051417 | 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −4 | K051991 | Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K070996 | 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K091953 | Pro-Picc | Medcomp | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K141151 | CT Midline | Medcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171483 | ArchFlo CT Midline | Medcomp (Dba Medical Components, Inc.) | 2017 | — |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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 PND device
- #1 K252402 Midline Catheterscore 13.2 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141151 | CT MidlineSummary page 4…Regulation Medical Specialty and Review Panel: General Hospital 3. Predicate Device Information: 510(k) Number: K141151 510(k) Holder: Medical Components Inc. (dba Medcomp®) Trade Name: CT Midline Co… | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 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.
- K993691Arrowg +Ard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · 6 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 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 12 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K141151.
How does its category compare?
All PND devicesPND Midline Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PND
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PND
134in 2017
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PND
4so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PND
141in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PND, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 106 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 134 | 0 | 23 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 1 | 59 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 2 | 93 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 86 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 1 | 178 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 138 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 168 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 141 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Arch-Flo CT Midline is indicated for Short-Term peripheral access to the peripheral venous system for selected intravenous therapies, blood sampling, and power injection of contrast media. This catheter may be inserted via basilic, cephalic, or median cubital vein.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K171483 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171483: ArchFlo CT Midline.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171483
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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