510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiagnostic Fixed Electrophysiology Catheter, Diagnostic Electrophysiology Cable
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Baylis Medical Company, Inc. · DRF Catheter, Electrode Recording, Or Probe, Electrode Recording
Cleared on Jun 7, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K970853 (Cardima, Inc., 1997) after a 163-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1997.
- Decided
- Jun 7, 2019
- Review
- 163 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K970853 (1997). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK970853 Pathfinder 3MM Mapping Microcatheter (01-082001)Cardima, Inc. · 1997
- This deviceK183649 Diagnostic Fixed Electrophysiology Catheter, Diagnostic…Baylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2019
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K970853 | Pathfinder 3MM Mapping Microcatheter (01-082001) | Cardima, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183649 | Diagnostic Fixed Electrophysiology Catheter, Diagnostic Electrophysiology Cable | Baylis Medical Company, Inc. | 2019 | — |
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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Top candidate predicates for a new DRF device
- #1 K252794 Vision-MR™ Diagnostic Catheterscore 13.6 · 1 generation · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K970853 | Pathfinder 3MM Mapping Microcatheter (01-082001)Summary page 4…vice Predicate Device Manufacturer 510(k) Product Code Cardima Pathfinder 3mm Cardima, Inc. K970853 DRF Mapping Microcatheter Traditional 510(k) VOL_007 Page 1… | 1997 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
How does its category compare?
All DRF devicesDRF Catheter, Electrode Recording, Or Probe, Electrode Recording: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DRF
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DRF
45in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DRF
1in 2015
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DRF
508in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DRF, 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 | 2 | — | 2 | 120 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 4 | 176 |
| 2009 | 7 | 243 | 0 | 122 |
| 2010 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 130 |
| 2011 | 3 | 190 | 6 | 245 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 402 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 310 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 2 | 349 |
| 2015 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 327 |
| 2016 | 8 | 175 | 0 | 383 |
| 2017 | 7 | — | 0 | 458 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 723 |
| 2019 | 10 | 163 | 0 | 669 |
| 2020 | 4 | — | 0 | 651 |
| 2021 | 12 | 124 | 0 | 625 |
| 2022 | 8 | 283 | 0 | 613 |
| 2023 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 685 |
| 2024 | 4 | — | 0 | 623 |
| 2025 | 3 | — | 0 | 508 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Diagnostic Fixed Electrophysiology Catheter and Diagnostic Electrophysiology Cable are intended for electrogram recording and pacing during diagnostic electrophysiology studies.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183649 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183649: Diagnostic Fixed Electrophysiology Catheter, Diagnostic Electrophysiology Cable.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183649
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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