510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTelescope Guide Extension Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic, Inc. · DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Cleared on Mar 22, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K172090 (Vascular Solutions, Inc., 2017) after a 109-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1994. 1 of the 19 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 22, 2019
- Review
- 109 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K935425 (1994). 15 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 19 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK935425 Metronic Buchbinder Envoy Percutaneous CathetersMedtronics Interventional Vascular · 1994
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK091750 Guideliner Catheter, Models 5571, 5572, 5573Vascular Solutions, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK112082 Guideliner V2 CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK172090 GuideLiner V3 CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2017
- This deviceK183353 Telescope Guide Extension CatheterMedtronic, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK242276 CrossFAST™ Integrated Microcatheter Guide Extension System (CFM55)Vantis Vascular, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK262817 CrossFAST Integrated Microcatheter Advanced Delivery SystemVantis Vascular, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252390 Telescope Guide Extension CatheterMedtronic, Ireland · 2025
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK935425 Metronic Buchbinder Envoy Percutaneous CathetersMedtronics Interventional Vascular · 1994
- 8 generations backK991059 Spectranetics 0.014 Support Catheter, Model 518-016, Spectranetics…Spectranetics Corp. · 1999
- 7 generations backK022138 Spectranetics 0.035 Support Catheter, Model 518-028Spectranetics Corp. · 2002
- 6 generations backK033678 Spectranetics Quick Cross Catheters, Models 518-032, 518-033…Spectranetics Corp. · 2004
- 5 generations backK052258 Vascular Solutions Skyway Support CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK082337 Minnie Support CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK091750 Guideliner Catheter, Models 5571, 5572, 5573Vascular Solutions, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK112082 Guideliner V2 CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK172090 GuideLiner V3 CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2017
- This deviceK183353 Telescope Guide Extension CatheterMedtronic, Inc. · 2019
Class I recalls in this family
- K060327 Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access…5 generations back · 2006
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K242276CrossFAST™ Integrated Microcatheter Guide Extension System (CFM55)Vantis Vascular, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly1descendant
- K262817CrossFAST Integrated Microcatheter Advanced Delivery SystemVantis Vascular, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K252390Telescope Guide Extension CatheterMedtronic, Ireland · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K935425 | Metronic Buchbinder Envoy Percutaneous Catheters | Medtronics Interventional Vascular | 1994 | — |
| −8 | K991059 | Spectranetics 0.014 Support Catheter, Model 518-016, Spectranetics 0.018… | Spectranetics Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K022138 | Spectranetics 0.035 Support Catheter, Model 518-028 | Spectranetics Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K033678 | Spectranetics Quick Cross Catheters, Models 518-032, 518-033, 518034, 518-035… | Spectranetics Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K052258 | Vascular Solutions Skyway Support Catheter | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K082337 | Minnie Support Catheter | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K091750 | Guideliner Catheter, Models 5571, 5572, 5573 | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K112082 | Guideliner V2 Catheter | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −1 | K172090 | GuideLiner V3 Catheter | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183353 | Telescope Guide Extension Catheter | Medtronic, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K242276 | CrossFAST™ Integrated Microcatheter Guide Extension System (CFM55) | Vantis Vascular, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K262817 | CrossFAST Integrated Microcatheter Advanced Delivery System | Vantis Vascular, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K252390 | Telescope Guide Extension Catheter | Medtronic, Ireland | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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 DQY device
- #1 K234115 APRO 55 Catheterscore 17.5 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172090 | GuideLiner V3 CatheterSummary page 5…ns of the coronary and/or peripheral vasculature, and to facilitate placement of interventional devices. Substantially GuideLiner V3 Catheter (K172090, cleared October 20, 2017). Equivalent Device: Summary of The following outlines the differences and similarities betwee… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 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.
- K060327Vascular Solutions Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter and Skyway Support CatheterVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2006 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2006 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 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 2.1 years on median.
- 2 of the 15 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K242276 (Vantis Vascular, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K172090.
How does its category compare?
All DQY devicesDQY Catheter, Percutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQY
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQY
115in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQY
1in 2025
Class I (10 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQY
3,056in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQY, 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 | 16 | 85 | 6 | 313 |
| 2008 | 31 | 66 | 12 | 496 |
| 2009 | 37 | 73 | 17 | 819 |
| 2010 | 22 | 74 | 32 | 1,293 |
| 2011 | 36 | 71 | 6 | 1,211 |
| 2012 | 30 | 87 | 2 | 1,191 |
| 2013 | 32 | 92 | 36 (1) | 1,352 |
| 2014 | 19 | 127 | 3 | 1,497 |
| 2015 | 27 | 118 | 3 | 2,337 |
| 2016 | 22 | 117 | 22 (7) | 2,252 |
| 2017 | 26 | 113 | 8 | 2,489 |
| 2018 | 25 | 106 | 2 | 2,855 |
| 2019 | 30 | 111 | 1 | 2,902 |
| 2020 | 20 | 120 | 2 | 2,889 |
| 2021 | 18 | 81 | 2 | 3,006 |
| 2022 | 18 | 74 | 0 | 2,643 |
| 2023 | 18 | 114 | 17 | 3,049 |
| 2024 | 16 | 87 | 1 | 3,190 |
| 2025 | 21 | 115 | 1 (1) | 3,056 |
| 2026 | 11 | 30 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
Telescope™ Guide Extension Catheter is intended to be used in conjunction with guide catheters to access discrete regions of the coronary and/or peripheral vasculature, and to facilitate placement of interventional devices.
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/K183353 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183353: Telescope Guide Extension Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183353
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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