510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMedtronic (R) GC Iii Coronary Guiding Catheter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronics Interventional Vascular · DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Cleared on Jul 25, 1995 after a 189-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 5 of the 104 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 103 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 25, 1995
- Review
- 189 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
103 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly. 5 of the 104 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- This deviceK950179 Medtronic (R) GC Iii Coronary Guiding CatheterMedtronics Interventional Vascular · 1995
- Descendant · cites it directly · 97 of its ownK012130 Attain LDS 6216 Left-Heart Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 89 of its ownK012083 Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218Medtronic Vascular · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 80 of its ownK013517 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600Medtronic Vascular · 2002
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 37 of its ownK032312 Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2003
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 35 of its ownK033989 Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59…Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management · 2004
Showing 5 of 103 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 103 · See all- K012130Attain LDS 6216 Left-Heart Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2001 · cites it directly97descendants
- K012083Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218Medtronic Vascular · 2001 · cites it directly89descendants
- K01351710600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600Medtronic Vascular · 2002 · cites it directly80descendants
- K032312Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2003 · 2 generations on37descendants
- K033989Medtronic Selectsite Deflectable Catheter System, Models C304-S59 and C304-L69Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management · 2004 · 2 generations on35descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K950179 | Medtronic (R) GC Iii Coronary Guiding Catheter | Medtronics Interventional Vascular | 1995 | — |
| +1 | K012130 | Attain LDS 6216 Left-Heart Delivery System | Medtronic Vascular | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K012083 | Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218 | Medtronic Vascular | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K013517 | 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600 | Medtronic Vascular | 2002 | — |
| +2 | K032312 | Attain 6226DEF Deflectable Catheter Delivery System | Medtronic Vascular | 2003 | — |
| +2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 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.
5 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 DQY device
- #1 K234115 APRO 55 Catheterscore 17.5 · 6 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 lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (103)
See all 1035 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K012130 | Attain LDS 6216 Left-Heart Delivery System | 2001 | 97 |
| K012083 | Attain Access 6218 Left-Heart Delivery System, Model 6218 | 2001 | 89 |
| K013517 | 10600 Deflectable Catheter System, Model 10600 | 2002 | 80 |
| K013963 | Model 9210 Delivery Catheter, Model 9210 | 2002 | 1 |
| K973360 | Medtronic Model 6416 Transvenous Bipolar Temporary Pacing Lead | 1998 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
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.
- K121611Amplatzer Torqvue FXAga Medical Corporation · 2012 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K180864WATCHMAN TruSeal Access SystemBoston Scientific · 2018 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2018 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K212228WATCHMAN FXD Curve Access SystemBoston Scientific Corporation · 2021 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K220340Amplatzer Steerable Delivery SheathAbbott Medical · 2022 · 7 generations on · ◆ in the 2022 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K240018WATCHMAN TruSteer Access System (M635TU90050)Boston Scientific Corporation · 2024 · 7 generations on · ◆ in the 2024 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K012130 (Medtronic Vascular, 2001) has gone furthest, with 97 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DQY devicesDQY Catheter, Percutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DQY
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQY
115in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQY
1in 2025
Class I (10 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQY
3,056in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQY, 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 | 16 | 85 | 6 | 313 |
| 2008 | 31 | 66 | 12 | 496 |
| 2009 | 37 | 73 | 17 | 819 |
| 2010 | 22 | 74 | 32 | 1,293 |
| 2011 | 36 | 71 | 6 | 1,211 |
| 2012 | 30 | 87 | 2 | 1,191 |
| 2013 | 32 | 92 | 36 (1) | 1,352 |
| 2014 | 19 | 127 | 3 | 1,497 |
| 2015 | 27 | 118 | 3 | 2,337 |
| 2016 | 22 | 117 | 22 (7) | 2,252 |
| 2017 | 26 | 113 | 8 | 2,489 |
| 2018 | 25 | 106 | 2 | 2,855 |
| 2019 | 30 | 111 | 1 | 2,902 |
| 2020 | 20 | 120 | 2 | 2,889 |
| 2021 | 18 | 81 | 2 | 3,006 |
| 2022 | 18 | 74 | 0 | 2,643 |
| 2023 | 18 | 114 | 17 | 3,049 |
| 2024 | 16 | 87 | 1 | 3,190 |
| 2025 | 21 | 115 | 1 (1) | 3,056 |
| 2026 | 11 | 30 | 2 (1) | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K950179 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K950179: Medtronic (R) GC Iii Coronary Guiding Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K950179
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026