510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBiowy PICC Catheter S Kit
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biowy Corporation · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Apr 30, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K173956 (Biowy Corporation, 2018) after a 255-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Apr 30, 2020
- Review
- 255 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K001901 (2000). 8 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 5 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK034019 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK050931 6 FR DL Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK051672 PowerpiccBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK173956 Biowy PlCC CatheterBiowy Corporation · 2018
- This deviceK192246 Biowy PICC Catheter S KitBiowy Corporation · 2020
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −6 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −5 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K034019 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −3 | K050931 | 6 FR DL Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K051672 | Powerpicc | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −1 | K173956 | Biowy PlCC Catheter | Biowy Corporation | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K192246 | Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit | Biowy Corporation | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173956 | Biowy PlCC CatheterSummary page 4…cular catheter Regulation Number 21 CFR 880.5970 Product Code: LJS Device Class: II Premarket Notification: K173956 Manufacturer Biowy Corporation Device Description: The Biowy PICC catheters are opened-ended radiopaque p… | 2018 |
| † | K922536 | Torque Device | 1992 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 4 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All LJS devicesLJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LJS
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LJS
171in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LJS
5in 2023
Class I (3 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LJS
4,372in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LJS, 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 | 14 | 92 | 0 | 392 |
| 2008 | 4 | 97 | 1 | 369 |
| 2009 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 379 |
| 2010 | 9 | 114 | 12 | 495 |
| 2011 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 696 |
| 2012 | 14 | 77 | 40 | 564 |
| 2013 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 680 |
| 2014 | 8 | 47 | 15 | 842 |
| 2015 | 7 | 71 | 2 | 1,306 |
| 2016 | 9 | 128 | 18 | 1,123 |
| 2017 | 7 | 101 | 9 | 2,100 |
| 2018 | 10 | 148 | 3 | 2,324 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 2,052 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,539 |
| 2021 | 3 | 284 | 1 | 3,084 |
| 2022 | 3 | 177 | 0 | 3,256 |
| 2023 | 4 | 47 | 5 (2) | 2,799 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 4,243 |
| 2025 | 8 | 171 | 0 | 4,372 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 8 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Biowy PICC catheter S Kit is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and power injection of contrast media. For blood sampling, infusion or therapy, use 4 French or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5ml/sec for power injection of contrast media. The maximum pressure of power injectors used with the Biowy catheter may not exceed 300psi. The catheter is available in a kit configuration.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K192246 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K192246: Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K192246
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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