510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2023HydroPICC (PICC-142)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Access Vascular, Inc. · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Feb 20, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K172885 (Access Vascular, Inc., 2018) after a 114-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 2000. 2 of the 48 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 4 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Feb 20, 2020
- Review
- 114 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K001901 (2000). 43 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). 4 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 2 of the 48 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 11 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK101326 NMI ICNavilyst Medical, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK121089 Nmi Picc IiiNavilyst Medical, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK172885 HydroPICCAccess Vascular, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK193015 HydroPICC (PICC-142)Access Vascular, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK213550 HydroPICC 5F Dual Lumen CatheterAccess Vascular, Inc. · 2022 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243458 HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Marked catheter, 130 cm guidewire - Basic…Access Vascular, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251212 Dual Lumen 5Fr HydroPICC Catheter (PICC-251CM) (PICC-251CM); Dual…Access Vascular, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243941 HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Marked catheter, 130 cm guidewire - Basic…Access Vascular, Inc. · 2025
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK033389 Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK050185 Powerhohn and Powerline CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK051417 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK051991 Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK061179 Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK101326 NMI ICNavilyst Medical, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK121089 Nmi Picc IiiNavilyst Medical, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK172885 HydroPICCAccess Vascular, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK193015 HydroPICC (PICC-142)Access Vascular, Inc. · 2020
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K213550HydroPICC 5F Dual Lumen CatheterAccess Vascular, Inc. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K243458HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Marked catheter, 130 cm guidewire - Basic Kit (70001301)…Access Vascular, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K251212Dual Lumen 5Fr HydroPICC Catheter (PICC-251CM) (PICC-251CM); Dual Lumen 5Fr HydroPICC…Access Vascular, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K243941HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Marked catheter, 130 cm guidewire - Basic Kit (70001201)…Access Vascular, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −10 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K033389 | Powerpicc Catheters, Models 3175155, 3175135 | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −7 | K050185 | Powerhohn and Powerline Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K051417 | 6 FR FL Powerhohn and Powerline Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −5 | K051991 | Powerpicc, Poly Per-Q-Cath, 6 FR TL Poly Per-Q-Cath, Power Hohn and Power Line | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K061179 | Powerhickman Long-Term Intravascular Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K101326 | NMI IC | Navilyst Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K121089 | Nmi Picc Iii | Navilyst Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K172885 | HydroPICC | Access Vascular, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K193015 | HydroPICC (PICC-142) | Access Vascular, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K213550 | HydroPICC 5F Dual Lumen Catheter | Access Vascular, Inc. | 2022 | 2 |
| +1 | K243458 | HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Marked catheter, 130 cm guidewire - Basic Kit… | Access Vascular, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K251212 | Dual Lumen 5Fr HydroPICC Catheter (PICC-251CM) (PICC-251CM); Dual Lumen 5Fr… | Access Vascular, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K243941 | HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Marked catheter, 130 cm guidewire - Basic Kit… | Access Vascular, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 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.
2 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 LJS device
- #1 K241910 Neonav ECG Tip Location Systemscore 18.0 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172885 | HydroPICCSummary page 4…LJS Classification Panel: General Hospital Primary Predicate Device Trade Name: HydroPICC Manufacturer: Access Vascular 510(k) Reference: K172885 Common Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR§880.5970 Regulation Name: Percutaneous, Implanted, Lo… | 2018 |
What descends from it? (4)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | Class II | Z-1605-2023 | Labeling mix-ups | The catheter packaged with specific lots of the HydroPICC Kits and HydroMID Kits have a shorter expiration date than what is listed on the outer kit package. |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Class II | Z-1130-2023 | Incorrect or no expiration date | Select catheter lots were identified to be labeled with incorrect expiration date, where the catheters expire prior to the labeled expiration date of the kit. |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Class II | Z-1131-2023 | Incorrect or no expiration date | Select catheter lots were identified to be labeled with incorrect expiration date, where the catheters expire prior to the labeled expiration date of the kit. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Class II | Z-0199-2023 | Process design | Scalpel and StatLock components packaged with specific lots of the HydroPICC catheter have a shorter expiration date than what is listed on the outer kit package. |
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.
- K993691Arrowg +Ard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-Lumen Central Venous CatheterArrow Intl., Inc. · 2000 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K862056[Central Venous][Multi-Lumen] Catheter W/Flex TipArrow Intl., Inc. · 1986 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 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 1.2 years on median.
- 15 of the 43 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K213550 (Access Vascular, Inc., 2022) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
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?
HydroPICC is indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy,
including but not limited to; the administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; central venous
pressure monitoring; and power injection of contrast media.
HydroPICC is rated for a Maximum Power Injection Flow Rate of 3.5mL/sec.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K193015 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K193015: HydroPICC (PICC-142).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K193015
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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