510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRHYTHMIA HDx Mapping System (with software Version 2.0)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Boston Scientific Corporation · DQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable
Cleared on Jul 25, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K162793 (Boston Scientific Corporation, 2017) and 1 other predicate after a 219-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 2000. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 25, 2018
- Review
- 219 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQK
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K001437 (2000). 28 ancestors in all, the oldest K982415 (1998). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK001437 Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000Endocardial Solutions, Inc. · 2000
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK120550 Carto (R) EP Navigation System, Version 3.0 (with Standard Location…Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK132782 CARTO3 EP Navigation System, Version 3.2Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK162793 RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2017
- This deviceK173837 RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping System (with software Version 2.0)Boston Scientific Corporation · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK192438 Rhythmia HDxTM Mapping SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK241227 RHYTHMIA HDx™ Mapping SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2024
Show all 13 generations
- Root · 13 generations backK001437 Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000Endocardial Solutions, Inc. · 2000
- 12 generations backK012926 Modification to Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000Endocardial Solutions, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations backK030129 Modification to Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000Endocardial Solutions, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK042493 Ensite System, Model EE3000Endocardial Solutions, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK060954 Modification to Ensite System, Model EE3000St. Jude Medical, Inc.-Endocardial Solutions · 2006
- 8 generations backK072202 Carto 3 Navigation System (Model:FG-5400-00), Carto 3 External…Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2007
- 7 generations backK090017 Carto 3 EP Navigation System, V1.0 and AccessoriesBiosense Webster, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK093455 Carto 3 Version 1.05 EP Navigation System and AccessoriesBiosense Webster, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK103746 Carto 3 EP Navigation System, Version 2.0 (W/Standard Location…Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK112007 Carto 3 EP Navigation System, Version 2.2Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK120550 Carto (R) EP Navigation System, Version 3.0 (with Standard Location…Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK132782 CARTO3 EP Navigation System, Version 3.2Biosense Webster, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK162793 RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2017
- This deviceK173837 RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping System (with software Version 2.0)Boston Scientific Corporation · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K001437 | Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000 | Endocardial Solutions, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −12 | K012926 | Modification to Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000 | Endocardial Solutions, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K030129 | Modification to Ensite 3000 System, Model EE3000 | Endocardial Solutions, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K042493 | Ensite System, Model EE3000 | Endocardial Solutions, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K060954 | Modification to Ensite System, Model EE3000 | St. Jude Medical, Inc.-Endocardial Solutions | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K072202 | Carto 3 Navigation System (Model:FG-5400-00), Carto 3 External Reference… | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K090017 | Carto 3 EP Navigation System, V1.0 and Accessories | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2009 | 4 |
| −6 | K093455 | Carto 3 Version 1.05 EP Navigation System and Accessories | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2009 | 1 |
| −5 | K103746 | Carto 3 EP Navigation System, Version 2.0 (W/Standard Location Pad),CARTO3… | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −4 | K112007 | Carto 3 EP Navigation System, Version 2.2 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2011 | 2 |
| −3 | K120550 | Carto (R) EP Navigation System, Version 3.0 (with Standard Location Pad) | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −2 | K132782 | CARTO3 EP Navigation System, Version 3.2 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | 2014 | 1 |
| −1 | K162793 | RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping System | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173837 | RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping System (with software Version 2.0) | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K192438 | Rhythmia HDxTM Mapping System | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K241227 | RHYTHMIA HDx™ Mapping System | Boston Scientific Corporation | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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 DQK? 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 DQK device
- #1 K213682 HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere…score 26.6 · 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K162793 | RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping SystemSummary page 4…1425) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQK III. PREDICATE DEVICES Predicate: RHYTHMIA HDx™ Mapping System Boston Scientific Corporation (K162793, S.E. 03/10/2017) Predicate: CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System version 4.2, Biosense Webster, Inc. (K133916, S.E… | 2017 |
| * | K133916 | Carto 3 EP Navigation System, Version 4.2Summary page 4…HDx™ Mapping System Boston Scientific Corporation (K162793, S.E. 03/10/2017) Predicate: CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System version 4.2, Biosense Webster, Inc. (K133916, S.E. 07/01/2014) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The RHYTHMIA HDx™ Mapping System is a catheter-based atrial and ventr… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K192438 | Rhythmia HDxTM Mapping System | 2019 | 1 |
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 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 7 of the 28 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K192438 (Boston Scientific Corporation, 2019) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K162793.
How does its category compare?
All DQK devicesDQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQK
23so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQK
95in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQK
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQK
433in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQK, 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 | 13 | 83 | 4 | 18 |
| 2008 | 4 | 70 | 1 | 34 |
| 2009 | 12 | 93 | 2 | 40 |
| 2010 | 9 | 64 | 3 | 49 |
| 2011 | 12 | 69 | 2 | 55 |
| 2012 | 7 | 74 | 3 | 129 |
| 2013 | 13 | 68 | 1 | 180 |
| 2014 | 9 | 90 | 4 | 115 |
| 2015 | 7 | 125 | 2 | 131 |
| 2016 | 15 | 190 | 0 | 340 |
| 2017 | 7 | 146 | 2 | 252 |
| 2018 | 14 | 150 | 6 | 261 |
| 2019 | 15 | 113 | 1 | 218 |
| 2020 | 16 | 123 | 1 | 215 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 1 | 351 |
| 2022 | 19 | 136 | 2 | 319 |
| 2023 | 21 | 133 | 2 | 340 |
| 2024 | 13 | 100 | 24 | 557 |
| 2025 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 433 |
| 2026 | 23 | 151 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The RHYTHMIA HDx™ Mapping System (with software Version 2.0) and accessories are indicated for catheter-based atrial and ventricular mapping. The mapping system allows real-time visualization of intracardiac catheters as well as display of cardiac maps in a number of different formats. The acquired patient signals, including body surface ECG and intracardiac electrograms, may also be recorded and displayed on the system's display screen.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173837 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173837: RHYTHMIA HDx Mapping System (with software Version 2.0).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173837
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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