510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2024Cardiovascular Spring Guides
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lake Region Mfg., Inc. · DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Cleared on Jun 14, 1977 after a 14-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 7 of the 117 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 116 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jun 14, 1977
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQX
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
116 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly. 7 of the 117 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- This deviceK770977 Cardiovascular Spring GuidesLake Region Mfg., Inc. · 1977
- Descendant · cites it directly · 103 of its ownK963320 TFX Medical GuidewireTfx Medical Group · 1996
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 89 of its ownK012083 Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218Medtronic Vascular · 2001
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 80 of its ownK013517 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600Medtronic Vascular · 2002
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 37 of its ownK032312 Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2003
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 35 of its ownK033989 Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59…Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management · 2004
Showing 5 of 116 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 116 · See all- K963320TFX Medical GuidewireTfx Medical Group · 1996 · cites it directly103descendants
- K012083Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218Medtronic Vascular · 2001 · 2 generations on89descendants
- K01351710600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600Medtronic Vascular · 2002 · 3 generations on80descendants
- K032312Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2003 · 3 generations on37descendants
- K033989Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59 and C304-L69Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management · 2004 · 4 generations on35descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K770977 | Cardiovascular Spring Guides | Lake Region Mfg., Inc. | 1977 | — |
| +1 | K963320 | TFX Medical Guidewire | Tfx Medical Group | 1996 | — |
| +2 | K012083 | Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218 | Medtronic Vascular | 2001 | — |
| +3 | K013517 | 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600 | Medtronic Vascular | 2002 | — |
| +3 | K032312 | Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery System | Medtronic Vascular | 2003 | — |
| +4 | K033989 | Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59 and C304-L69 | Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management | 2004 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
7 devices in this family have 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 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?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (116)
See all 1165 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (7 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | Class II | Z-3062-2024 | Under Investigation by firm | Due to guidewires being manufactured incorrectly with the guidewires being mis-assembled within the hoop such that the proximal (stiff) end of the guidewire is located at the distal end of the hoop. Injury could occur if the user attempts… |
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.
- K173912BLUperc Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy Kit with BLUselect tube, BLUperc Percutaneous Dilation…Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. · 2018 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2018 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K193133Blue Rhino G1-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set, Blue Rhino G1-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy…Cook Incorporated · 2019 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2019 descendants bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K121611Amplatzer Torqvue FXAga Medical Corporation · 2012 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K180864WATCHMAN TruSeal Access SystemBoston Scientific · 2018 · 7 generations on · ◆ in the 2018 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K212228WATCHMAN FXD Curve Access SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2021 · 8 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K220340Amplatzer Steerable Delivery SheathAbbott Medical · 2022 · 9 generations on · ◆ in the 2022 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K240018WATCHMAN TruSteer Access System (M635TU90050)Boston Scientific Corporation · 2024 · 9 generations on · ◆ in the 2024 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 7; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K963320 (Tfx Medical Group, 1996) has gone furthest, with 103 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DQX devicesDQX Wire, Guide, Catheter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
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) | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K770977 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K770977: Cardiovascular Spring Guides.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K770977
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026