510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRadial Medical Compression System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Radial Medical, Inc. · JOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible
Cleared on Oct 12, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K122609 (Venous Health Systems, Inc., 2012) after a 112-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 12, 2018
- Review
- 112 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K944567 (1995). 12 ancestors in all, the oldest K915092 (1992). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK944567 Cowboy XKinetic Concepts, Inc. · 1995 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK981311 Cowboy XVKci New Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK993758 Proair 3000 Compression SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2000
- 3 generations backK060146 Activecare ++ SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK103113 Vasculaire Compression SystemVenous Health Systems, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK122609 Vasculaire Compression System Model FLS-0003; Vasculaire Sleeve…Venous Health Systems, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK181651 Radial Medical Compression SystemRadial Medical, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK190976 Radial Medical Compression SystemRadial Medical, Inc. · 2019
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K190976Radial Medical Compression SystemRadial Medical, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K944567 | Cowboy X | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | 1995 | 1 |
| −5 | K981311 | Cowboy XV | Kci New Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K993758 | Proair 3000 Compression System | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −3 | K060146 | Activecare ++ System | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| −2 | K103113 | Vasculaire Compression System | Venous Health Systems, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K122609 | Vasculaire Compression System Model FLS-0003; Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf)… | Venous Health Systems, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K181651 | Radial Medical Compression System | Radial Medical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K190976 | Radial Medical Compression System | Radial Medical, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K122609 | Vasculaire Compression System Model FLS-0003; Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf) Model…Summary page 4…Limb Sleeve Product Code/ Regulation: JOW / 21 CFR 870.5800 Classification: Class II Predicate Device: • Vasculaire Compression System – 510(k) #K122609 Device Description: The Radial Medical Compression System (RMCS) is a light weight, mobile, sequential compression device (SCD)… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K190976 | Radial Medical Compression System | 2019 | 0 |
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 23 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- 3 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K190976 (Radial Medical, Inc., 2019) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K122609.
How does its category compare?
All JOW devicesJOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JOW
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOW
168in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOW
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOW
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOW, 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 | 66 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 112 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 45 |
| 2010 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 63 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 169 |
| 2014 | 16 | 91 | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 137 |
| 2016 | 9 | 121 | 0 | 150 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 11 | 136 | 0 | 114 |
| 2019 | 11 | 88 | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 | 14 | 158 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 57 |
| 2024 | 8 | 197 | 0 | 30 |
| 2025 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Radial Medical Compression System is indicated for use in:
* Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
* Enhancing blood circulation
* Diminishing post-operative pain and swelling
* Reducing wound healing time
* Treatment and assistance in healing: stasis dermatitis; venous stasis ulcers; arterial and diabetic leg ulcers
* Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency
* Reducing edema
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181651 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181651: Radial Medical Compression System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181651
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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