510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFMD Peripheral Guide Wires F-14 and F-18, FMD Guide Wire Extension F-14 EXT
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
FMD Co., Ltd. · DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Cleared on May 27, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K150445 (Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd., 2015) after a 311-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1989. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 27, 2022
- Review
- 311 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K890505 (1989). 29 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK890505 Usci Grey/Black Guide WireC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1989
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK070945 Asahi Ptca Guide WireAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2008
- 2 generations backK103057 Asahi Astato XS 20 Peripheral Guide WireAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2010
- 1 generation backK150445 ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire Series (ASAHI Gladius, ASAHI Halberd…Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2015
- This deviceK212268 FMD Peripheral Guide Wires F-14 and F-18, FMD Guide Wire Extension…FMD Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260544 FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Flex 6; FMD Peripheral Guide Wire…FMD Co., Ltd. · 2026
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK890505 Usci Grey/Black Guide WireC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1989
- 10 generations backK961271 Usci Commander Series Guide WiresC.R. Bard, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations backK990639 Acs HI-Torque Cross IT 100XT, 200XT and 300XT Guide Wires with…Guidant Corp. · 1999
- 8 generations backK022762 Jowire Neo's Ptca Catheter Guidewires, Models AG141000, AG142000…Jomed, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK031277 Jowire Asahi Ptca Catheter Guide Wires, Models…Jomed, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK032615 Asahi Ptca Catheter Guide Wires, Models AGH147000 and AGH147300Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 5 generations backK043422 Asahi Ptca Guide Wire, J Shape SeriesAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2005
- 4 generations backK062186 Asahi Ptca Guide Wire, Fielder J, Model AGP140000J, AGP140300JAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2006
- 3 generations backK070945 Asahi Ptca Guide WireAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2008
- 2 generations backK103057 Asahi Astato XS 20 Peripheral Guide WireAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2010
- 1 generation backK150445 ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire Series (ASAHI Gladius, ASAHI Halberd…Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2015
- This deviceK212268 FMD Peripheral Guide Wires F-14 and F-18, FMD Guide Wire Extension…FMD Co., Ltd. · 2022
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K260544FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Flex 6; FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Tapered 40; FMD…FMD Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K890505 | Usci Grey/Black Guide Wire | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −10 | K961271 | Usci Commander Series Guide Wires | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K990639 | Acs HI-Torque Cross IT 100XT, 200XT and 300XT Guide Wires with Hydrocoat… | Guidant Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K022762 | Jowire Neo's Ptca Catheter Guidewires, Models AG141000, AG142000, AG143000… | Jomed, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K031277 | Jowire Asahi Ptca Catheter Guide Wires, Models… | Jomed, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K032615 | Asahi Ptca Catheter Guide Wires, Models AGH147000 and AGH147300 | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K043422 | Asahi Ptca Guide Wire, J Shape Series | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K062186 | Asahi Ptca Guide Wire, Fielder J, Model AGP140000J, AGP140300J | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K070945 | Asahi Ptca Guide Wire | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K103057 | Asahi Astato XS 20 Peripheral Guide Wire | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K150445 | ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire Series (ASAHI Gladius, ASAHI Halberd, ASAHI Gaia PV) | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K212268 | FMD Peripheral Guide Wires F-14 and F-18, FMD Guide Wire Extension F-14 EXT | FMD Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K260544 | FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Flex 6; FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Tapered… | FMD Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 DQX? 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 DQX device
- #1 K213854 SavvyWirescore 15.7 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150445 | ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire Series (ASAHI Gladius, ASAHI Halberd, ASAHI Gaia PV)Summary page 4…21 CFR §870.1330 Classification Name: Catheter, Guide, Wire Product Code: DQX Predicate Device: ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire ASAHI Gladius (K150445) Reference Devices: ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire ASAHI Astato XS40 (K153443) ASAHI Peripheral… | 2015 |
| † | K153443 | ASAHI Astato XS 40 | 2016 |
| † | K061984 | Treasure | 2006 |
| † | K033742 | Boston Scientific V-18 Control Wire | 2004 |
| † | K101648 | HI-Torque Winn Guide Wire Family | 2010 |
| † | K931171 | Doc-Tite (TM) Guide Wire Extension | 1993 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K260544 | FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Flex 6; FMD Peripheral Guide Wire F-14 Tapered 40; FMD… | 2026 | 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 33 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 2 of the 29 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K260544 (FMD Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K150445.
How does its category compare?
All DQX devicesDQX Wire, Guide, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQX
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQX
177in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQX
3in 2024
Class I (8 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQX
2,178in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQX, 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 | 85 | 12 | 760 |
| 2008 | 19 | 87 | 7 | 715 |
| 2009 | 18 | 87 | 49 | 687 |
| 2010 | 21 | 63 | 34 | 987 |
| 2011 | 18 | 43 | 3 | 1,311 |
| 2012 | 20 | 62 | 5 | 1,337 |
| 2013 | 18 | 119 | 7 (4) | 1,474 |
| 2014 | 18 | 103 | 0 | 1,323 |
| 2015 | 15 | 112 | 1 | 1,323 |
| 2016 | 14 | 179 | 2 (2) | 1,466 |
| 2017 | 19 | 85 | 17 | 1,524 |
| 2018 | 19 | 114 | 9 | 1,737 |
| 2019 | 13 | 173 | 2 | 1,679 |
| 2020 | 14 | 106 | 1 (1) | 1,536 |
| 2021 | 6 | 161 | 0 | 1,713 |
| 2022 | 15 | 212 | 0 | 1,647 |
| 2023 | 10 | 136 | 0 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 11 | 134 | 3 | 2,210 |
| 2025 | 10 | 177 | 0 | 2,178 |
| 2026 | 12 | 145 | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The indications for use of the FMD Peripheral Guide Wires F-14 and F-18:
The FMD Peripheral Guide Wires are intended to facilitate the placement and exchange of diagnostic and therapeutic devices during intravascular procedures. This device is intended for peripheral vascular use only.
The indications for use of the FMD Guide Wire Extension F-14 EXT:
The FMD Guide Wire Extension accessory is intended for extension of the working length of an already introduced guide wire when exchanging over-the-wire interventional devices during an angioplasty procedure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212268 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212268: FMD Peripheral Guide Wires F-14 and F-18, FMD Guide Wire Extension F-14 EXT.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212268
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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