510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2010C.a.T.S. Continuous Autotransfusion System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fresenius AG · CAC Apparatus, Autotransfusion
Cleared on Jul 31, 1996 after a 211-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Jul 31, 1996
- Review
- 211 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAC
- Recalls
- 4
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK960006 C.a.T.S. Continuous Autotransfusion SystemFresenius AG · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK160735 CATSmartFresenius Kabi AG · 2016 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K160735CATSmartFresenius Kabi AG · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K960006 | C.a.T.S. Continuous Autotransfusion System | Fresenius AG | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K160735 | CATSmart | Fresenius Kabi AG | 2016 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K160735 | CATSmart | 2016 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2010 | Not classified | Z-0342-2011 | Other | Using AT1 Autotransfusion Set from specific batches in combination with the auto transfusion device CATS Continuous Autotransfusion has led to insufficient suction of shed blood from the collection reservoir. The results in the failure… |
| Mar 29, 2010 | Not classified | Z-0340-2011 | Other | Using AT1 Autotransfusion Set from specific batches in combination with the auto transfusion device CATS Continuous Autotransfusion has led to insufficient suction of shed blood from the collection reservoir. The results in the failure… |
| Mar 29, 2010 | Not classified | Z-0341-2011 | Other | Using AT1 Autotransfusion Set from specific batches in combination with the auto transfusion device CATS Continuous Autotransfusion has led to insufficient suction of shed blood from the collection reservoir. The results in the failure… |
| Jan 21, 2003 | Not classified | Z-0906-03 | Other | Sterility may be compromised |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K160735 (Fresenius Kabi AG, 2016) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All CAC devicesCAC Apparatus, Autotransfusion: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · CAC
3in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CAC
91in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CAC
7in 2023
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CAC
128in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CAC, 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 | 0 | — | 1 | 35 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 5 | 12 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 25 | 68 |
| 2010 | 4 | 123 | 3 | 115 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 3 | 939 |
| 2012 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 249 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 9 | 153 |
| 2014 | 3 | 269 | 0 | 90 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 87 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 73 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 2 | 88 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 2 | 87 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 23 | 64 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 108 |
| 2021 | 4 | 155 | 0 | 73 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 65 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 7 (2) | 39 |
| 2024 | 3 | 91 | 0 | 129 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 128 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K960006 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K960006: C.a.T.S. Continuous Autotransfusion System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K960006
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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