510(k) · Cleared
ClearedQuickClear Mechanical Thrombectomy System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Volcano Atheromed, Inc. · QEZ Aspiration Thrombectomy Catheter
Cleared on Apr 20, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K180939 (Penumbra, Inc., 2018) after a 152-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 2001. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 20, 2020
- Review
- 152 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- QEZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K003410 (2001). 14 ancestors in all, the oldest K003086 (2001). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK003410 Concentric Retriever, Model 90030Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK161523 INDIGO Aspiration SystemPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 2 generations backK180105 Indigo Aspiration System - Penumbra Engine Pump, Indigo Aspiration…Penumbra, Inc. · 2018
- 1 generation backK180939 Indigo Aspiration System - Modified 110 Aspiration TubingPenumbra, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK193197 QuickClear Mechanical Thrombectomy SystemVolcano Atheromed, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251207 Sangria™ Thrombectomy SystemAvantec Vascular Corporation · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251312 Vesalio Peripheral SystemVesalio, Inc. · 2025
Show all 12 generations
- Root · 12 generations backK003410 Concentric Retriever, Model 90030Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK030476 Modified Concentric Retriever, Model 90037Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK033736 Merci Retriever, Models 90065, 90066Concentric Medical, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK072718 Penumbra SystemPenumbra, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK100769 Penumbra System Separator Flex (026,032,041,054), Models PSF026…Penumbra, Inc. · 2010
- 7 generations backK113163 Penumbra System MaxPenumbra, Inc. · 2011
- 6 generations backK121917 Penumbra Embolectomy Aspiration SystemPenumbra, Inc. · 2012
- 5 generations backK142870 Penumbra Embolectomy Aspiration System [INDIGO Aspiration System]Penumbra, Inc. · 2015
- 4 generations backK160533 Penumbra Embolectomy Aspiration System (INDIGOTM Aspiration System)Penumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 3 generations backK161523 INDIGO Aspiration SystemPenumbra, Inc. · 2016
- 2 generations backK180105 Indigo Aspiration System - Penumbra Engine Pump, Indigo Aspiration…Penumbra, Inc. · 2018
- 1 generation backK180939 Indigo Aspiration System - Modified 110 Aspiration TubingPenumbra, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK193197 QuickClear Mechanical Thrombectomy SystemVolcano Atheromed, Inc. · 2020
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K003410 | Concentric Retriever, Model 90030 | Concentric Medical, Inc. | 2001 | 1 |
| −11 | K030476 | Modified Concentric Retriever, Model 90037 | Concentric Medical, Inc. | 2003 | 2 |
| −10 | K033736 | Merci Retriever, Models 90065, 90066 | Concentric Medical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K072718 | Penumbra System | Penumbra, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| −8 | K100769 | Penumbra System Separator Flex (026,032,041,054), Models PSF026, PSF032… | Penumbra, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −7 | K113163 | Penumbra System Max | Penumbra, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −6 | K121917 | Penumbra Embolectomy Aspiration System | Penumbra, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −5 | K142870 | Penumbra Embolectomy Aspiration System [INDIGO Aspiration System] | Penumbra, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −4 | K160533 | Penumbra Embolectomy Aspiration System (INDIGOTM Aspiration System) | Penumbra, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −3 | K161523 | INDIGO Aspiration System | Penumbra, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −2 | K180105 | Indigo Aspiration System - Penumbra Engine Pump, Indigo Aspiration System -… | Penumbra, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −1 | K180939 | Indigo Aspiration System - Modified 110 Aspiration Tubing | Penumbra, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K193197 | QuickClear Mechanical Thrombectomy System | Volcano Atheromed, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K251207 | Sangria™ Thrombectomy System | Avantec Vascular Corporation | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K251312 | Vesalio Peripheral System | Vesalio, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
Planning a device in QEZ? 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 QEZ device
- #1 K253925 Aventus Thrombectomy Systemscore 17.9 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K180939 | Indigo Aspiration System - Modified 110 Aspiration TubingSummary page 5…Class II Classification Panel: Cardiovascular Predicate Device: Primary: Penumbra INDIGO Aspiration System 510(k) Number: K180939, DXE, 870.5150 Reference: Teleflex Pronto .035” Extraction Catheter 510(k) Number: K070403, DXE, 870.5150 serves as a reference… | 2018 |
| † | K070403 | Pronto .035 Extraction Catheter | 2007 |
| † | K181877 | Phoenix 2.4mm Atherectomy Plus System | 2018 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 19 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 3 of the 14 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K251207 (Avantec Vascular Corporation, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K180939.
How does its category compare?
All QEZ devicesQEZ Aspiration Thrombectomy Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · QEZ
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · QEZ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · QEZ
No recall names QEZ since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · QEZ
21in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code QEZ, 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 | 11 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 118 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 17 |
| 2025 | 5 | 108 | 0 | 21 |
| 2026 | 6 | 98 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The QuickClear Mechanical Thrombectomy System is intended for removal of fresh, soft emboli and thrombi from vessels of the peripheral arterial and venous systems.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K193197 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K193197: QuickClear Mechanical Thrombectomy System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K193197
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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