# K191290: Ancora Nerve Block Catheter Set

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ancora Medical Technology
- Decided: Feb 6, 2020 after 269 days
- Product code: BSP (Needle, Conduction, Anesthetic (W/Wo Introducer))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5150
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K840287 (1984). 15 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
1 of 16 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K121846: Contiplex C Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, B.Braun Medical, Inc. (2012) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Ancora Nerve Block Catheter Set is indicated for surgical pain management during the pre-operative, perioperative and post-operative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery. The device allows physicians to locate peripheral nerves by transferring electrical impulses from a nerve stimulator and/or through ultrasound visualization of the device. The catheter may remain in dwelling for up to 72 hours.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K191290
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology