# K211081: AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
- Decided: Jun 4, 2021 after 53 days
- Product code: QEZ (Aspiration Thrombectomy Catheter)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.5150
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 6 generations back to K832023 (1983). 19 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
3 of 21 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K173672: FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter, Inari Medical (2018) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K213388: AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) F1885 System (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Cannula is indicated for • the non-surgical removal of thrombi or emboli from vasculature. • aspiration of contrast media and other fluids from vasculature. The Cannula is intended for use in the venous system. The Handle is indicated as a vacuum source for the AlphaVac MMA System.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K211081
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology