510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class I · 2026BD PowerPiCC Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Jul 30, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K072230 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2007) after a 179-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 2000. 3 of the 29 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. It has been recalled 2 times, including a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Jul 30, 2021
- Review
- 179 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- 2 (1 Class I)
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K001901 (2000). 28 ancestors in all, the oldest K830256 (1983). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 29 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK053501 PowerpiccBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK063848 Powergroshong Picc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK072230 Powerpicc SoloC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK210264 BD PowerPiCC CatheterBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2021
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 7 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK034019 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK050931 6 FR DL Powerpicc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK051672 PowerpiccBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK053501 PowerpiccBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK063848 Powergroshong Picc CatheterC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK072230 Powerpicc SoloC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK210264 BD PowerPiCC CatheterBard Access Systems, Inc. · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −8 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K034019 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −5 | K050931 | 6 FR DL Powerpicc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K051672 | Powerpicc | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −3 | K053501 | Powerpicc | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K063848 | Powergroshong Picc Catheter | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K072230 | Powerpicc Solo | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2007 | 4 |
| 0 (this device) | K210264 | BD PowerPiCC Catheter | Bard Access Systems, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072230 | Powerpicc SoloSummary page 4…lassification Name: Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-term Intravascular Catheter Predicate Device Premarket Notification # K072230 Class: Class 2 Regulation Number: 21… | 2007 |
| † | K070996 | 4 FR Single Lumen (SL) Powerpicc Catheter | 2007 |
| † | K053501 | Powerpicc | 2006 |
| † | K051672 | Powerpicc | 2005 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Class II | Z-2666-2026 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Class I | Z-1507-2025 | Process control | Catheters indicated for short-or-long term access to the central venous system have tubing that exceeded melt flow index specification (higher), which could lead to increased material fatigue leaks, which could lead to infiltration… |
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 · 4 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 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1986 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 14 of the 28 ancestors have a recall of any class; 2 have a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K072230.
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. 2021, 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 PowerPICC Catheter is indicated for short or long- term peripheral access to the central venous system for
intravenous therapy, blood sampling, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure
monitoring. The maximum infusion flow rate is SmL/second for power injection of contrast media. For central venous
pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20gauge or larger be used.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K210264 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K210264: BD PowerPiCC Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K210264
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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