510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEndotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Well Lead Medical Co., Ltd. · BTR Tube, Tracheal (W/Wo Connector)
Cleared on Dec 11, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K110269 (Well Lead Medical Co., Ltd., 2011) after a 439-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1996. 5 of the 11 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Dec 11, 2019
- Review
- 439 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BTR
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K961837 (1996). 10 ancestors in all, the oldest K871204 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 5 of the 11 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 4 generations backK961837 Rush Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube Cuffed Magill/MurphyRusch Intl. · 1996 · Recalled (Class I)
- 3 generations backK993786 Rusch Oral/Nasal (Safety Clear Plus) Tracheal Tube Cuffed…Rusch Intl. · 2000 · Recalled (Class I)
- 2 generations backK042683 Well Lead Endotracheal TubeWell Lead Medical Instruments · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK110269 Well Lead Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen-OralWell Lead Medical Co., Ltd. · 2011 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK182739 Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation LumenWell Lead Medical Co., Ltd. · 2019
Class I recalls in this family
- K110269 Well Lead Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation…direct predicate · 2011
- K993786 Rusch Oral/Nasal (Safety Clear Plus) Tracheal…3 generations back · 2000
- K961837 Rush Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube Cuffed Magill/Murphy3 generations back · 1996
- K961840 Rusch Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube, Plain…3 generations back · 1996
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K961837 | Rush Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube Cuffed Magill/Murphy | Rusch Intl. | 1996 | Class I |
| −3 | K993786 | Rusch Oral/Nasal (Safety Clear Plus) Tracheal Tube Cuffed, Magill/Murphy | Rusch Intl. | 2000 | Class I |
| −2 | K042683 | Well Lead Endotracheal Tube | Well Lead Medical Instruments | 2005 | 1 |
| −1 | K110269 | Well Lead Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen-Oral | Well Lead Medical Co., Ltd. | 2011 | Class I |
| 0 (this device) | K182739 | Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen | Well Lead Medical Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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.
5 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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 BTR device
- #1 K251794 Tenax® Laser Resistant Endotracheal Tubescore 12.6 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110269 | Well Lead Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen-OralSummary page 4…21 CFR 868.5730 Regulation Name: Tracheal Tube Product Code: BTR Regulatory Class: Class II Predicate Device(s): K110269-Well Lead Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen 1. Intended Use The Endotracheal Tube with Eva… | 2011 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K110269Well Lead Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen-OralWell Lead Medical Co., Ltd. · 2011 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K993786Rusch Oral/Nasal (Safety Clear Plus) Tracheal Tube Cuffed, Magill/MurphyRusch Intl. · 2000 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K961837Rush Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube Cuffed Magill/MurphyRusch Intl. · 1996 · 3 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 132 Class I recalls
- K961840Rusch Oral/Nasal Tracheal Tube, Plain Magill/MurphyRusch Intl. · 1996 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 1996 ancestors bar of FIG. 124 Class I recalls
- K931163Rusch Agt PVC Preform Oral Trach Tub/Cuf W/Mur EyeRusch, Inc. · 1993 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 1993 ancestors bar of FIG. 112 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 23 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.5 years on median.
- 8 of the 10 ancestors have a recall of any class; 5 have a Class I recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K110269.
How does its category compare?
All BTR devicesBTR Tube, Tracheal (W/Wo Connector): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · BTR
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · BTR
258in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · BTR
3in 2022
Class I (20 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · BTR
1,799in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code BTR, 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 | 1 | — | 2 | 136 |
| 2008 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 169 |
| 2009 | 7 | 135 | 21 | 155 |
| 2010 | 3 | 179 | 0 | 335 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 422 |
| 2012 | 5 | 261 | 0 | 511 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 807 |
| 2014 | 3 | 308 | 20 (19) | 985 |
| 2015 | 3 | 262 | 0 | 1,016 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 1 | 836 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 812 |
| 2018 | 5 | 242 | 0 | 977 |
| 2019 | 5 | 211 | 0 | 1,379 |
| 2020 | 3 | 246 | 1 (1) | 1,070 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 2 | 1,329 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 3 | 1,132 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,330 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,678 |
| 2025 | 7 | 258 | 0 | 1,799 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen is intended for oral intubation and drainage of the subglottic space for airway management.
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/K182739 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182739: Endotracheal Tube with Evacuation Lumen.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182739
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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