# K172386: 1.8mm X 149cm Phoenix Atherectomy System, 2.2mm X 149cm Phoenix Atherectomy System, 2.4mm X 130cm Phoenix Atherectomy System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Volcano Atheromed, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 24, 2017 after 16 days
- Product code: MCW (Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.4875
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 21 generations back to K871011 (1987). 44 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 47 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K143328: 1.8mm X 149 cm Phoenix Atherectomy Catheter, 2.2mm X 149 cm Phoenix Atherectomy Catheter, Phoenix Handle, Phoenix Wire Support Clip, Volcano Atheromed, Inc. (2014) Summary page 4.
- K140944: 1.8 MM Phoenix Atherectomy Catheter, 2.2 MM Phoenix Atherectomy Catheter, Phoenix Handle, Phoenix Wire Support Clip, Atheromed, Inc. (2014) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K182972: Phoenix Atherectomy System (2018), 1 descendant of its own
- K211518: 2.4mm X 130cm Phoenix Deflecting Atherectomy System, 1.5mm X 149cm Phoenix Atherectomy System (2021), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Phoenix Atherectomy System is intended for use in atherectomy of the peripheral vasculature. It is not intended for use in coronary, carotid, iliac or renal vasculature.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K172386
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology