510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBendit21 Microcatheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Bend IT Technologies, Ltd. · QJP Catheter, Percutaneous, Neurovasculature
Cleared on Apr 13, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K093160 (MicroVention, Inc., 2009) after a 468-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1996. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Apr 13, 2022
- Review
- 468 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- QJP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K960806 (1996). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K925813 (1994). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK960806 Turbo TrackerTarget Therapeutics · 1996
- 4 generations backK994155 Excelsior 1018 MicrocatheterBoston Scientific, Target · 2000
- 3 generations backK013789 Excelsior SL-10 Microcatheter, Models 168581, 168381, 168181, 168189Boston Scientific, Target · 2001 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK083343 Headway 17 MicrocatheterMicroVention, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK093160 Headway 21 Microcatheter, Model: MC212150SMicroVention, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK203842 Bendit21 MicrocatheterBend IT Technologies, Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252213 Bendit17 MicrocatheterBend IT Technologies, Ltd. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K252213Bendit17 MicrocatheterBend IT Technologies, Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K960806 | Turbo Tracker | Target Therapeutics | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K994155 | Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter | Boston Scientific, Target | 2000 | — |
| −3 | K013789 | Excelsior SL-10 Microcatheter, Models 168581, 168381, 168181, 168189 | Boston Scientific, Target | 2001 | 2 |
| −2 | K083343 | Headway 17 Microcatheter | MicroVention, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K093160 | Headway 21 Microcatheter, Model: MC212150S | MicroVention, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K203842 | Bendit21 Microcatheter | Bend IT Technologies, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K252213 | Bendit17 Microcatheter | Bend IT Technologies, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new QJP device
- #1 K212838 Benchmark Intracranial Access Systemscore 16.9 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K093160 | Headway 21 Microcatheter, Model: MC212150SSummary page 4…Panel: Neurology Class: II D. Predicate Device: Headway 21 Microcatheter, K093160 Reference Device: Bendit®2.7 Steerable Microcatheter, K200582 E. Device Description: T… | 2009 |
| † | K200582 | Bendit2.7 Steerable Microcatheter | 2020 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K252213 | Bendit17 Microcatheter | 2025 | 0 |
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 26 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 6 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K252213 (Bend IT Technologies, Ltd., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K093160.
How does its category compare?
All QJP devicesQJP Catheter, Percutaneous, Neurovasculature: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · QJP
22so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · QJP
116in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · QJP
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · QJP
688in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code QJP, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 72 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 12 | 139 | 0 | 29 |
| 2022 | 14 | 206 | 0 | 30 |
| 2023 | 14 | 184 | 0 | 75 |
| 2024 | 18 | 188 | 1 | 130 |
| 2025 | 14 | 116 | 0 | 688 |
| 2026 | 22 | 141 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Bendit®21 Microcatheter is intended for use in accessing target locations in the peripheral, coronary, and neuro vasculature and can be used to deliver both diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic devices.
Use only contrast media and therapeutic devices that have been cleared or approved for use in the intended target area.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K203842 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203842: Bendit21 Microcatheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K203842
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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