510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVPS Rhythm DLX Device with TipTracker Technology
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arrow International, LLC (A subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Cleared on Aug 22, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K160925 (Arrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.), 2016) after a 195-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 2000. 1 of the 37 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Aug 22, 2022
- Review
- 195 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LJS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K001901 (2000). 36 ancestors in all, the oldest K823434 (1982). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 37 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 13 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK142889 Celerity PICC Tip Confirmation SystemAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK152261 PICC Tip Positioning AidNostix, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK160925 VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker TechnologyArrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK220363 VPS Rhythm DLX Device with TipTracker TechnologyArrow International, LLC (A subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2022
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- Root · 13 generations backK001901 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK012902 Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations backK031129 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly RadpiccC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK034019 Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc CathetersC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK060341 Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS)C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006
- 8 generations backK063240 Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS DetectorC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK081625 Flowpicc StyletVasonova, Inc. · 2008
- 6 generations backK091324 Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK093775 Evguide Tip Location SystemRomedex International Srl · 2010
- 4 generations backK140799 Celerity SysyemMedcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) · 2014 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK142889 Celerity PICC Tip Confirmation SystemAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK152261 PICC Tip Positioning AidNostix, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK160925 VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker TechnologyArrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK220363 VPS Rhythm DLX Device with TipTracker TechnologyArrow International, LLC (A subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2022
Class I recalls in this family
- K160925 VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker Technologydirect predicate · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K001901 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheter,Model 3236100 and Poly Per-Q-Cath Midline… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −12 | K012902 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Single Lumen Picc Catheter, Model 3143100; Poly Per-Q-Cath… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K031129 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters; Poly Radpicc | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K034019 | Poly Per-Q-Cath Picc Catheters | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −9 | K060341 | Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K063240 | Sherlock TLS Stylet, Sherlock TLS Detector | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2006 | 18 |
| −7 | K081625 | Flowpicc Stylet | Vasonova, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K091324 | Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System, Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System Stylet | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2009 | 11 |
| −5 | K093775 | Evguide Tip Location System | Romedex International Srl | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K140799 | Celerity Sysyem | Medcomp (Medical Components, Inc.) | 2014 | 1 |
| −3 | K142889 | Celerity PICC Tip Confirmation System | AngioDynamics, Inc. | 2015 | 1 |
| −2 | K152261 | PICC Tip Positioning Aid | Nostix, LLC | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K160925 | VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker Technology | Arrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) | 2016 | Class I |
| 0 (this device) | K220363 | VPS Rhythm DLX Device with TipTracker Technology | Arrow International, LLC (A subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 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.
1 device in this family has 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.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
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.
- K160925VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker TechnologyArrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · 2016 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 10 of the 36 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K160925.
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. 2022, 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 VPS Rhythm® DLX Device is indicated for the positioning of central venous catheters including PICCs. It provides real-time catheter tip location information by using the patient's cardiac electrical activity. The VPS Rhythm DLX® Device is indicated for use as an alternative method to chest x-ray or fluoroscopy for confirmation of central venous catheter tip placement in adult patients. The TipTracker™ Technology is an optional accessory for use with…
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The VPS Rhythm® DLX Device is indicated for the positioning of central venous catheters including PICCs. It provides
real-time catheter tip location information by using the patient's cardiac electrical activity. The VPS Rhythm DLX® Device is indicated for use as an alternative method to chest x-ray or fluoroscopy for confirmation of central venous catheter tip placement in adult patients.
The TipTracker™ Technology is an optional accessory for use with the VPS Rhythm® DLX Device, indicated for visual navigation of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) as it is threaded through the vasculature. The TipTracker™ technology is used for catheter tip navigation purposes only; it is not used to determine final catheter tip placement.
For a catheter insertion procedure, ultrasound may optionally be used to assess the blood vessel to aid in selection of catheter size and visualize the blood vessel during initial insertion.
Note: In general, devices that utilize ECG technique to observe P-wave are limited, but not contraindicated, for patients where cardiac thythms may change presentation of the P-wave; including
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Severe tachycardia
- Pacemaker-driven rhythm
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Such patients are easily identified prior to central catheter insertion. In these specific cases, use of an additional confirmation method is necessary to confirm catheter tip location.
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/K220363 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K220363: VPS Rhythm DLX Device with TipTracker Technology.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K220363
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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