510(k) · Cleared
ClearedXableCath Crossing Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Xablecath, Inc. · PDU Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions
Cleared on Jan 21, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K120533 (Bridgepoint Medical, 2012) after a 48-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1994. 3 of the 60 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Jan 21, 2019
- Review
- 48 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PDU
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K931794 (1994). 59 ancestors in all, the oldest K884647 (1989). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 60 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 11 generations backK931794 Marinr Series EP Diagnostic CathetersMedtronic Cardiorhythm · 1994
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK111963 Bridgepoint Medical Mantaray (TM) CatheterBridgepoint Medical · 2011
- 2 generations backK120129 Mantaray CatheterBridgepoint Medical · 2012
- 1 generation backK120533 Bigboss Catheters Mantatay Catheter Mantaray GuidewiresBridgepoint Medical · 2012
- This deviceK183357 XableCath Crossing CatheterXablecath, Inc. · 2019
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- Root · 11 generations backK931794 Marinr Series EP Diagnostic CathetersMedtronic Cardiorhythm · 1994
- 10 generations backK974683 Naviport Deflectable Tip Guiding CatheterCardima, Inc. · 1999
- 9 generations backK012749 Biocardia Universal Deflectable Guide Catheter, Model 000664Biocardia, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK040922 Venture Wire Control CatheterVelocimed, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled (Class I)
- 7 generations backK042910 Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCCVelocimed, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled (Class I)
- 6 generations backK061843 Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCCSt Jude Medical · 2006 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations backK080987 Bridgepoint Medical Stingray Device and AccessoriesBridgepoint Medical · 2009 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK101591 Stingray Orienting Balloon CatheterBridgepoint Medical · 2010 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK111963 Bridgepoint Medical Mantaray (TM) CatheterBridgepoint Medical · 2011
- 2 generations backK120129 Mantaray CatheterBridgepoint Medical · 2012
- 1 generation backK120533 Bigboss Catheters Mantatay Catheter Mantaray GuidewiresBridgepoint Medical · 2012
- This deviceK183357 XableCath Crossing CatheterXablecath, Inc. · 2019
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K931794 | Marinr Series EP Diagnostic Catheters | Medtronic Cardiorhythm | 1994 | — |
| −10 | K974683 | Naviport Deflectable Tip Guiding Catheter | Cardima, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K012749 | Biocardia Universal Deflectable Guide Catheter, Model 000664 | Biocardia, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K040922 | Venture Wire Control Catheter | Velocimed, Inc. | 2004 | Class I |
| −7 | K042910 | Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCC | Velocimed, Inc. | 2004 | Class I |
| −6 | K061843 | Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCC | St Jude Medical | 2006 | Class I |
| −5 | K080987 | Bridgepoint Medical Stingray Device and Accessories | Bridgepoint Medical | 2009 | 1 |
| −4 | K101591 | Stingray Orienting Balloon Catheter | Bridgepoint Medical | 2010 | 1 |
| −3 | K111963 | Bridgepoint Medical Mantaray (TM) Catheter | Bridgepoint Medical | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K120129 | Mantaray Catheter | Bridgepoint Medical | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K120533 | Bigboss Catheters Mantatay Catheter Mantaray Guidewires | Bridgepoint Medical | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183357 | XableCath Crossing Catheter | Xablecath, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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.
3 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 PDU device
- #1 K262013 Kiba CTO Crossing Catheterscore 15.2 · 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120533 | Bigboss Catheters Mantatay Catheter Mantaray GuidewiresSummary page 4…Legally marketed device(s) to which equivalence is claimed [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)] eV3/Medtronic Viance Crossing® Catheter (K120533) Device description [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)] The XableCath Crossing Catheter device is an o… | 2012 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 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.
- K061843Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCCSt Jude Medical · 2006 · 4 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K042910Venture Wire Control Catheter, Model WCCVelocimed, Inc. · 2004 · 5 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K040922Venture Wire Control CatheterVelocimed, Inc. · 2004 · 6 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 25 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 10 of the 59 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K120533.
How does its category compare?
All PDU devicesPDU Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PDU
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PDU
59in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PDU
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PDU
179in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PDU, 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 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 97 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 211 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 97 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 83 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 2 | 129 |
| 2021 | 3 | 144 | 0 | 189 |
| 2022 | 4 | 139 | 0 | 156 |
| 2023 | 3 | 221 | 1 | 71 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 92 |
| 2025 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 179 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The XableCath Catheter is intended for use with a guidewire to access discrete regions of the peripheral vasculature.
The XableCath™ Crossing Catheter is intended for use to facilitate the intraluminal placement of conventional guidewires beyond stenotic peripheral lesions (including chronic total occlusions) prior to placement of other interventional devices.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183357 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183357: XableCath Crossing Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183357
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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