510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDuraSheath Introducer Sheath System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Contract Medical International, GmbH · DYB Introducer, Catheter
Cleared on Dec 13, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K142357 (Contract Medical International, GmbH, 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 192-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1993. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2018
- Review
- 192 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DYB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K924607 (1993). 8 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK924607 Arrow Fischell Kink Resist Percut Sheath Intro SetArrow Intl., Inc. · 1993 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK012812 Carotid Guiding SheathTerumo Medical Corp. · 2001 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK051601 Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding SheathTerumo Medical Corp. · 2005
- 4 generations backK080415 Device Modification to Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding SheathTerumo Medical Corp. · 2008
- 3 generations backK091329 Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding SheathTerumo Medical Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100799 Fortress Introducer Sheath System Model 358813, 358814, 358815Contract Medical Intl. GmbH · 2011
- 1 generation backK142357 DuraSheath Introducer Sheath SystemContract Medical International, GmbH · 2015
- This deviceK181463 DuraSheath Introducer Sheath SystemContract Medical International, GmbH · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK221914 Catapult Guide SheathContract Medical International, GmbH · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK240957 Catapult Guide SheathContract Medical International, GmbH · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK211405 Prelude Guide SheathMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK250439 Catapult Guide Sheath; 4F; 15cm (US-34015-F-ST-H); Catapult Guide…Contract Medical International, GmbH · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK223872 Low Profile Companion SheathMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K221914Catapult Guide SheathContract Medical International, GmbH · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K240957Catapult Guide SheathContract Medical International, GmbH · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K211405Prelude Guide SheathMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K250439Catapult Guide Sheath; 4F; 15cm (US-34015-F-ST-H); Catapult Guide Sheath; 4F; 45cm…Contract Medical International, GmbH · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K223872Low Profile Companion SheathMerit Medical Systems, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K924607 | Arrow Fischell Kink Resist Percut Sheath Intro Set | Arrow Intl., Inc. | 1993 | 3 |
| −6 | K012812 | Carotid Guiding Sheath | Terumo Medical Corp. | 2001 | 1 |
| −5 | K051601 | Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding Sheath | Terumo Medical Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K080415 | Device Modification to Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding Sheath | Terumo Medical Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K091329 | Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding Sheath | Terumo Medical Corp. | 2009 | 1 |
| −2 | K100799 | Fortress Introducer Sheath System Model 358813, 358814, 358815 | Contract Medical Intl. GmbH | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K142357 | DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System | Contract Medical International, GmbH | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K181463 | DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System | Contract Medical International, GmbH | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K221914 | Catapult Guide Sheath | Contract Medical International, GmbH | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K240957 | Catapult Guide Sheath | Contract Medical International, GmbH | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K211405 | Prelude Guide Sheath | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2021 | 3 |
| +3 | K250439 | Catapult Guide Sheath; 4F; 15cm (US-34015-F-ST-H); Catapult Guide Sheath; 4F… | Contract Medical International, GmbH | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K223872 | Low Profile Companion Sheath | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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 DYB? 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 DYB device
- #1 K251051 AuST Steerable Sheathscore 18.0 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142357 | DuraSheath Introducer Sheath SystemSummary page 4…DRE III. PREDICATE DEVICE Primary Predicate Device: DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System (K142357) Secondary Predicate Device: Pinnacle Destination Guiding Sheath (K091329) IV.… | 2015 |
| * | K091329 | Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding SheathSummary page 4…Sheath System (K142357) Secondary Predicate Device: Pinnacle Destination Guiding Sheath (K091329) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is a sterile, disposable device consisting of (a)… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (5)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 25 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- 3 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K221914 (Contract Medical International, GmbH, 2022) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DYB devicesDYB Introducer, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DYB
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DYB
63in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DYB
3in 2025
Class I (48 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DYB
4,539in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DYB, 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 | 12 | 95 | 15 | 316 |
| 2008 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 423 |
| 2009 | 14 | 52 | 25 | 399 |
| 2010 | 18 | 123 | 18 | 445 |
| 2011 | 17 | 100 | 4 | 628 |
| 2012 | 22 | 128 | 3 | 898 |
| 2013 | 26 | 118 | 5 (1) | 743 |
| 2014 | 30 | 122 | 2 | 780 |
| 2015 | 17 | 129 | 2 (1) | 913 |
| 2016 | 19 | 95 | 45 (3) | 1,234 |
| 2017 | 24 | 70 | 22 (1) | 1,672 |
| 2018 | 19 | 156 | 1 | 1,903 |
| 2019 | 18 | 47 | 2 | 2,450 |
| 2020 | 9 | 49 | 21 (21) | 2,465 |
| 2021 | 12 | 78 | 6 | 2,835 |
| 2022 | 13 | 143 | 2 | 4,084 |
| 2023 | 15 | 55 | 10 | 3,775 |
| 2024 | 18 | 56 | 2 | 3,931 |
| 2025 | 16 | 63 | 3 | 4,539 |
| 2026 | 17 | 59 | 23 (21) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is indicated to be used for introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the peripheral (and coronary) vasculature. The device is also intended to be used within a pediatric population.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181463 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181463: DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181463
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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