510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBecton Dickinson Safety-Lok Syringe
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · FMF Syringe, Piston
Cleared on Apr 20, 1992 after an 87-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 20, 1992
- Review
- 87 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK920321 Becton Dickinson Safety-Lok SyringeBd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · 1992
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK990831 Superguard Safety SyringeU.S. Safety Syringes Co., Inc. · 2000
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK971077 Covertip Safety SyringeMedisys Technologies, Inc. · 1998
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K920321 | Becton Dickinson Safety-Lok Syringe | Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic | 1992 | — |
| +1 | K990831 | Superguard Safety Syringe | U.S. Safety Syringes Co., Inc. | 2000 | — |
| +1 | K971077 | Covertip Safety Syringe | Medisys Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new FMF device
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
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?
- Of its descendants, K990831 (U.S. Safety Syringes Co., Inc., 2000) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FMF devicesFMF Syringe, Piston: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FMF
13in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMF
114in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMF
19in 2023
Class I (19 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMF
4,181in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMF, 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 | 23 | 90 | 6 | 674 |
| 2008 | 9 | 74 | 11 | 691 |
| 2009 | 14 | 94 | 15 | 913 |
| 2010 | 11 | 130 | 12 | 679 |
| 2011 | 16 | 109 | 3 | 186 |
| 2012 | 9 | 86 | 6 | 307 |
| 2013 | 12 | 154 | 1 | 326 |
| 2014 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 244 |
| 2015 | 11 | 87 | 2 | 273 |
| 2016 | 12 | 146 | 0 | 684 |
| 2017 | 13 | 135 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 2018 | 8 | 87 | 2 | 3,952 |
| 2019 | 11 | 146 | 1 | 5,863 |
| 2020 | 15 | 107 | 2 | 5,334 |
| 2021 | 20 | 175 | 1 | 5,874 |
| 2022 | 24 | 211 | 2 | 5,233 |
| 2023 | 22 | 173 | 19 (18) | 5,214 |
| 2024 | 14 | 130 | 0 | 5,122 |
| 2025 | 13 | 114 | 0 | 4,181 |
| 2026 | 9 | 239 | 2 (1) | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K920321 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K920321: Becton Dickinson Safety-Lok Syringe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K920321
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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