510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSnap-on Torquer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Cleared on Jul 11, 1986 after a 16-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 29 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 11, 1986
- Review
- 16 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
29 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK862409 Snap-on TorquerAdvanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · 1986
- Descendant · cites it directly · 28 of its ownK032411 JS Vascular Guide Wire Vise/Torque DeviceJs Vascular, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 22 of its ownK060745 Asahi Tornus Support Catheter with Torque Device AccessoryAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2006
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 21 of its ownK083313 Wildcat 7F Guidewire Support CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 18 of its ownK102022 Wildcat 6F Guidewire Support Catheter Model W400L and W400SAvinger, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 17 of its ownK111338 Wildcat CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2011
Showing 5 of 29 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 29 · See all- K032411JS Vascular Guide Wire Vise/Torque DeviceJs Vascular, Inc. · 2003 · cites it directly28descendants
- K060745Asahi Tornus Support Catheter with Torque Device AccessoryAsahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · 2006 · 2 generations on22descendants
- K083313Wildcat 7F Guidewire Support CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2009 · 3 generations on21descendants
- K102022Wildcat 6F Guidewire Support Catheter Model W400L and W400SAvinger, Inc. · 2010 · 4 generations on18descendants
- K111338Wildcat CatheterAvinger, Inc. · 2011 · 5 generations on17descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K862409 | Snap-on Torquer | Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | 1986 | — |
| +1 | K032411 | JS Vascular Guide Wire Vise/Torque Device | Js Vascular, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +2 | K060745 | Asahi Tornus Support Catheter with Torque Device Accessory | Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| +3 | K083313 | Wildcat 7F Guidewire Support Catheter | Avinger, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +4 | K102022 | Wildcat 6F Guidewire Support Catheter Model W400L and W400S | Avinger, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +5 | K111338 | Wildcat Catheter | Avinger, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 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.
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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? (29)
See all 291 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K032411 | JS Vascular Guide Wire Vise/Torque Device | 2003 | 28 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K032411 (Js Vascular, Inc., 2003) has gone furthest, with 28 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/K862409 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K862409: Snap-on Torquer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K862409
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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