510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLifeshield Vial Adapter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Abbott Laboratories · FMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen
Cleared on Dec 15, 1992 after a 300-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 15, 1992
- Review
- 300 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
6 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK920737 Lifeshield Vial AdapterAbbott Laboratories · 1992
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK963012 Bioject Needle-Free Vial Adapter (13MM)Bioject, Inc. · 1996
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK041691 Clip 'N'ject Reconstitution System (Clip 'N'jectWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK070584 Smart-RodDuoject Medical Systems, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK133097 E-Z LinkDuoject Medical Systems, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK161800 OnSite-IVPharmc, LLC · 2016
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K963012Bioject Needle-Free Vial Adapter (13MM)Bioject, Inc. · 1996 · cites it directly5descendants
- K041691Clip 'N'ject Reconstitution System (Clip 'N'jectWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. · 2004 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K070584Smart-RodDuoject Medical Systems, Inc. · 2008 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K133097E-Z LinkDuoject Medical Systems, Inc. · 2014 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K161800OnSite-IVPharmc, LLC · 2016 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K920737 | Lifeshield Vial Adapter | Abbott Laboratories | 1992 | — |
| +1 | K963012 | Bioject Needle-Free Vial Adapter (13MM) | Bioject, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| +2 | K041691 | Clip 'N'ject Reconstitution System (Clip 'N'ject | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K070584 | Smart-Rod | Duoject Medical Systems, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K133097 | E-Z Link | Duoject Medical Systems, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +4 | K161800 | OnSite-IV | Pharmc, LLC | 2016 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 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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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? (6)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K963012 | Bioject Needle-Free Vial Adapter (13MM) | 1996 | 5 |
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, K963012 (Bioject, Inc., 1996) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FMI devicesFMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FMI
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMI
141in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMI
1in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMI
2,424in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMI, 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 | 15 | 71 | 2 | 208 |
| 2008 | 10 | 85 | 4 | 177 |
| 2009 | 7 | 177 | 3 | 263 |
| 2010 | 15 | 119 | 79 | 249 |
| 2011 | 12 | 113 | 5 | 240 |
| 2012 | 17 | 107 | 1 | 215 |
| 2013 | 11 | 87 | 1 | 255 |
| 2014 | 14 | 155 | 3 | 287 |
| 2015 | 10 | 89 | 1 | 567 |
| 2016 | 20 | 217 | 0 | 941 |
| 2017 | 9 | 253 | 16 | 1,547 |
| 2018 | 20 | 176 | 0 | 2,398 |
| 2019 | 12 | 186 | 5 | 4,896 |
| 2020 | 11 | 263 | 3 | 4,245 |
| 2021 | 18 | 143 | 7 | 4,532 |
| 2022 | 23 | 189 | 0 | 4,885 |
| 2023 | 18 | 112 | 2 | 4,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 90 | 1 | 4,053 |
| 2025 | 11 | 141 | 0 | 2,424 |
| 2026 | 12 | 119 | 1 (1) | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K920737 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K920737: Lifeshield Vial Adapter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K920737
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026