510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medschenker, Inc. · JSM Culture Media, Non-Propagating Transport
Cleared on May 3, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K042970 (Copan Diagnostics, Inc., 2004) after a 611-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1991. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 3, 2023
- Review
- 611 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- JSM
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K910526 (1991). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK910526 Microtest Multi Microbe MediumMicrotest · 1991
- 1 generation backK042970 Copan Universal Transport Medium (Utm-RT) SystemCopan Diagnostics, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK212743 MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A)…Medschenker, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK233449 Avantik VTMHanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic) · 2024
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K233449Avantik VTMHanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic) · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K910526 | Microtest Multi Microbe Medium | Microtest | 1991 | — |
| −1 | K042970 | Copan Universal Transport Medium (Utm-RT) System | Copan Diagnostics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K212743 | MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System | Medschenker, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K233449 | Avantik VTM | Hanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic) | 2024 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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 JSM device
- #1 K242976 Medical Wire Fecal Transwab Liquid Cary Blair…score 10.7 · 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K042970 | Copan Universal Transport Medium (Utm-RT) SystemSummary page 4…Class: Class I Product Code: JSM Regulation: 21 CFR 866.2390 3. PREDICATE DEVICE Copan Universal Transport Medium (UTM-RT) System (K042970) Manufacturer: Copan Diagnostics Inc. 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SC… | 2004 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K233449 | Avantik VTM | 2024 | 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 32 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 18.4 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K233449 (Hanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic), 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 13 other devices also cite its predicate K042970.
How does its category compare?
All JSM devicesJSM Culture Media, Non-Propagating Transport: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JSM
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JSM
241in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JSM
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JSM
63in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JSM, 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 | — | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 | 195 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 57 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 131 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 81 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 4 | 47 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 1 | 42 |
| 2022 | 5 | 344 | 1 | 36 |
| 2023 | 3 | 254 | 0 | 48 |
| 2024 | 9 | 271 | 0 | 21 |
| 2025 | 3 | 241 | 0 | 63 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System is intended for the collection and transport of upper respiratory clinical specimens, containing respiratory viruses, from the collection site to the testing laboratory.
MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System is a culture-based medium that can be processed using standard clinical laboratory operating procedures for the recovery of infectious viral particles.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212743 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212743: MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212743
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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