510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBD Cathena Safety IV Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Becton, Dickinson and Company · FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Cleared on Sep 17, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K110443 (Becton, Dickinson & CO, 2011) and 1 other predicate after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1986. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 17, 2017
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FOZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K854773 (1986). 19 ancestors in all, the oldest K801941 (1980). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK854773 Supercath a.V. FistulaTogo Medikit Co., Ltd. · 1986
- 4 generations backK050114 Supercath Z3VTogo Medikit Co., Ltd. · 2005
- 3 generations backK081953 Supercath 5Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. · 2009
- 2 generations backK093546 Supercath 5 Model SP120-XX-XX, SP125-XX-XXTogo Medikit Co., Ltd. · 2009
- 1 generation backK110443 BD Insyte Autoguard BCBecton, Dickinson & CO · 2011
- This deviceK172506 BD Cathena Safety IV CatheterBecton, Dickinson and Company · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK192493 BD Cathena (TM) Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK201717 BD Cathena Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK220584 BD Cathena Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2022 · Recalled
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK251155 BD Cathena™ Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K192493BD Cathena (TM) Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly3descendants
- K201717BD Cathena Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K220584BD Cathena Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K251155BD Cathena™ Safety IV CatheterBecton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 2025 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K854773 | Supercath a.V. Fistula | Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. | 1986 | — |
| −4 | K050114 | Supercath Z3V | Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K081953 | Supercath 5 | Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K093546 | Supercath 5 Model SP120-XX-XX, SP125-XX-XX | Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K110443 | BD Insyte Autoguard BC | Becton, Dickinson & CO | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172506 | BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter | Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K192493 | BD Cathena (TM) Safety IV Catheter | Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K201717 | BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter | Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K220584 | BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter | Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. | 2022 | 2 |
| +4 | K251155 | BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter | Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
Planning a device in FOZ? 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 FOZ device
- #1 K243403 BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter Systemscore 14.8 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110443 | BD Insyte Autoguard BCSummary page 4…Classification Panel: General Hospital Predicate Trade Name: BD InsyteTM AutoguardTM BC Device 510(k) Reference: K110443 (BD Insyte Common Name: Peripheral Intravascular or IV Catheter Autoguard BC) Regulation Number:… | 2011 |
| * | K111236 | Introcan Safety (R) 3 Closed IV Catheter 18GA X 1-3/4 (45MM) and 18GA X 1-1/4 (32MM) /…Summary page 4…ion Panel: General Hospital Predicate Trade Name: Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter Device 510(k) Reference: K111236 (Introcan Safety Common Name: Peripheral Intravascular or IV Catheter 3) Regulation Number:… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K192493 | BD Cathena (TM) Safety IV Catheter | 2020 | 3 |
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 31 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.8 years on median.
- 6 of the 19 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K192493 (Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K110443.
How does its category compare?
All FOZ devicesFOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FOZ
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FOZ
91in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FOZ
4in 2023
Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FOZ
5,110in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FOZ, 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 | 6 | 159 | 16 | 374 |
| 2008 | 9 | 103 | 0 | 422 |
| 2009 | 9 | 30 | 23 | 508 |
| 2010 | 3 | 28 | 115 | 370 |
| 2011 | 6 | 132 | 0 | 786 |
| 2012 | 13 | 122 | 0 | 560 |
| 2013 | 4 | 104 | 2 | 640 |
| 2014 | 9 | 99 | 4 | 815 |
| 2015 | 10 | 107 | 0 | 729 |
| 2016 | 9 | 63 | 3 (1) | 925 |
| 2017 | 9 | 51 | 22 | 1,966 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 4 | 3,305 |
| 2019 | 8 | 140 | 3 | 4,365 |
| 2020 | 10 | 191 | 3 | 3,797 |
| 2021 | 4 | 242 | 1 | 4,674 |
| 2022 | 8 | 183 | 4 (2) | 4,133 |
| 2023 | 9 | 129 | 4 (2) | 4,430 |
| 2024 | 6 | 190 | 0 | 4,772 |
| 2025 | 11 | 91 | 0 | 5,110 |
| 2026 | 7 | 203 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
BD Cathena Safety IV Catheters are intended to be inserted into a patient’s peripheral vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids. These catheters may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy, procedure being performed, fluids being infused, and duration of therapy. The catheters are suitable for use with power injectors set to a maximum pressure of 325 psi (2240 kPa).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172506 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K172506: BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172506
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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