510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTitanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set Defined Geometry; Smit Cervical Sleeve
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · JAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled
Cleared on Nov 7, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K120731 (Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 2012) after a 133-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1987. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 7, 2024
- Review
- 133 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JAQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K871217 (1987). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK871217 Henschke Afterloading ApplicatorMick Radio-Nuclear Instruments, Inc. · 1987
- 2 generations backK980590 Varisource Henschke Type Gyn Applicator for Varian Varisource Remote…Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · 1998
- 1 generation backK120731 Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set-Defined GeometryVarian Medical Systems, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK241853 Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set Defined Geometry; Smit…Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250299 CT/ MR Tandem and Ovoid SetVarian Medical Systems, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243939 Titanium Flexible Geometry FSD Applicator Set (GM11013400)Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K871217 | Henschke Afterloading Applicator | Mick Radio-Nuclear Instruments, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −2 | K980590 | Varisource Henschke Type Gyn Applicator for Varian Varisource Remote High Dose… | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K120731 | Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set-Defined Geometry | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K241853 | Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set Defined Geometry; Smit Cervical Sleeve | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K250299 | CT/ MR Tandem and Ovoid Set | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K243939 | Titanium Flexible Geometry FSD Applicator Set (GM11013400) | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 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 JAQ? 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 JAQ device
- #1 K252717 MAASTRO Rectal Applicator Setscore 13.2 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120731 | Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set-Defined GeometrySummary page 5…Regulation Number: §892.5700 Product Code: JAQ III. Predicate Device Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set Defined Geometry (K120731) Reference Device INTRACAVITARY BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATORS SEGMENTED CERVIX APPLICATOR SET (K033371)… | 2012 |
| † | K033371 | Varian Intracavitary Brachytherapy Applicators | 2003 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 37 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12.4 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K250299 (Varian Medical Systems, Inc., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JAQ devicesJAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JAQ
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JAQ
91in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JAQ
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JAQ
3in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JAQ, 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 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 10 | 34 | 5 | 32 |
| 2009 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 35 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 2 | 36 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 13 | 42 |
| 2012 | 7 | 89 | 5 | 34 |
| 2013 | 6 | 100 | 1 | 43 |
| 2014 | 7 | 116 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 11 | 183 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 | 154 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 | 229 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 | 252 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 | 126 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 91 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Titanium Fletcher-style Applicator Set – Defined Geometry is indicated for use for cancer treatment of the uterus, cervix, paracervix, endometrium and vagina using HDR or PDR brachytherapy.
The Smit Cervical Sleeves are indicated for use where any intrauterine tandem is used for HDR or PDR brachytherapy.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K241853 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K241853: Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set Defined Geometry; Smit Cervical Sleeve.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K241853
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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