510(k) · Cleared
ClearedClosureFast™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic, Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Mar 23, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K061373 (Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 122-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 23, 2023
- Review
- 122 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K943450 (1995). 25 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 10 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK030557 Modification to Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK061373 Vnus Closurefast Catheter, Models CF7-7-60 and CF7-7-100Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111887 Closurefast Radiofrequency CatheterCovidien · 2011
- This deviceK223488 ClosureFast™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation CatheterMedtronic, Inc. · 2023
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- Root · 10 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 9 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 7 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 6 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 5 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 4 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 3 generations backK030557 Modification to Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK061373 Vnus Closurefast Catheter, Models CF7-7-60 and CF7-7-100Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111887 Closurefast Radiofrequency CatheterCovidien · 2011
- This deviceK223488 ClosureFast™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation CatheterMedtronic, Inc. · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −9 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K030557 | Modification to Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K061373 | Vnus Closurefast Catheter, Models CF7-7-60 and CF7-7-100 | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | 2 |
| −1 | K111887 | Closurefast Radiofrequency Catheter | Covidien | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K223488 | ClosureFast™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter | Medtronic, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 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 GEI? 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 GEI device
- #1 K231790 The InMode System with the Morpheus8 Applicatorsscore 32.7 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K061373 | Vnus Closurefast Catheter, Models CF7-7-60 and CF7-7-100Summary page 5…41 Predicate Device ClosureFast™ Radiofrequency Catheter, Models CF7-7-60, CF7-7-100 and CF7-3-60 Predicate 510(k) Number K061373 and K111887 Predicate Regulation 21 CFR 878.4400 Number Indications for Use The ClosureFast cath… | 2006 |
| * | K111887 | Closurefast Radiofrequency CatheterSummary page 5…Predicate Device ClosureFast™ Radiofrequency Catheter, Models CF7-7-60, CF7-7-100 and CF7-3-60 Predicate 510(k) Number K061373 and K111887 Predicate Regulation 21 CFR 878.4400 Number Indications for Use The ClosureFast catheter is inte… | 2011 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 28 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 25 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K061373.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, 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 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The ClosureFast catheter is intended for endovascular coagulation of blood vessels in patients with superficial vein reflux.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K223488 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K223488: ClosureFast™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K223488
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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