# K172208: NeVap Aspire Subglottic Suction Endotracheal Tube (ASSET) with Preloaded Stylet

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Nevap, Inc.
- Decided: Feb 16, 2018 after 207 days
- Product code: BTR (Tube, Tracheal (W/Wo Connector))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5730
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K871204 (1987). 4 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K090352: Taperguard Endotracheal Tubes, Taperguard Evac Endotracheal Tubes, Covidien (2009) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
NeVap Aspire Subglottic Suction Endotracheal Tube (ASSET) with Preloaded Stylet is indicated for oral/tracheal intubation for anesthesia, airway management and removal of accumulated subglottic secretions. It is indicated for single-patient, single-use only.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K172208
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology