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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class I · 2019

Latis Graft Cleaning Catheter

K973465510(k) TraditionalCleared Feb 19, 1998160-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.5150Recalls 1 (1 Class I)

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Applied Medical Resources · DXE Catheter, Embolectomy

Cleared on Feb 19, 1998 as substantially equivalent to K910372 (Applied Vascular Devices, Inc., 1991) and 2 other predicates after a 160-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1991. 2 of the 57 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 53 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once, including a Class I recall.

Decided
Feb 19, 1998
Review
160 days
Class
Class II
Product code
DXE
Recalls
1 (1 Class I)
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K910372 (1991). 3 ancestors in all. 53 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 2 of the 57 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 1997: 1 other ancestor, 1 with a Class I recall11995: 1 other ancestor2021: 5 descendants cleared2004: 1 descendant cleared2015: 2 descendants cleared2008: 1 descendant cleared2009: 1 descendant cleared2012: 1 descendant cleared2013: 1 descendant cleared2019: 5 descendants cleared2018: 8 descendants cleared2016: 1 descendant cleared2020: 8 descendants cleared2017: 2 descendants cleared2023: 3 descendants cleared2022: 4 descendants cleared2024: 3 descendants cleared2025: 4 descendants cleared2026: 3 descendants clearedK910372 · Intimax Thrombectomy Catheter · Applied Vascular Devices, Inc. · 1991 · recalled1990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall1 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 3 descendants3 generations forward: 9 descendants4 generations forward: 16 descendants5 generations forward: 12 descendants6 generations forward: 7 descendants7 generations forward: 4 descendants K910372 · Intimax Thrombectomy Catheter · Applied Vascular Devices, Inc. · 1991 · recalled0+5
  1. Root · 1 generation backK910372 Intimax Thrombectomy CatheterApplied Vascular Devices, Inc. · 1991 · Recalled
  2. This deviceK973465 Latis Graft Cleaning CatheterApplied Medical Resources · 1998
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 51 of its ownK040010 Genesis Medical Interventional F.a.S.T. (Facilitated…Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc. · 2004
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 35 of its ownK143563 Infusion Aspiration Catheter SystemInari Medical, Inc. · 2015
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK092623 F.a.S.T. System Sed and CXDGenesis Medical Interventional, Inc. · 2009
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK163549 ClotTriever Thrombectomy SystemInari Medical, Inc. · 2017
  7. Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK162970 FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter…Inari Medical · 2016

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Descendants cleared per year

2004: 12008: 12009: 12012: 12013: 12015: 22016: 12017: 22018: 82019: 52020: 82021: 52022: 42023: 32024: 32025: 42026: 3
2004high 8 (2018) · low 0 (2005)2026

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K040010Genesis Medical Interventional F.a.S.T. (Facilitated Aspiration/Suction Thrombectomy)…Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly51descendants
  • K143563Infusion Aspiration Catheter SystemInari Medical, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on35descendants
  • K092623F.a.S.T. System Sed and CXDGenesis Medical Interventional, Inc. · 2009 · 2 generations on7descendants
  • K163549ClotTriever Thrombectomy SystemInari Medical, Inc. · 2017 · 3 generations on6descendants
  • K162970FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter, Retraction AspiratorInari Medical · 2016 · 3 generations on6descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K910372Intimax Thrombectomy CatheterApplied Vascular Devices, Inc.19911
0 (this device)K973465Latis Graft Cleaning CatheterApplied Medical Resources1998—
+1K040010Genesis Medical Interventional F.a.S.T. (Facilitated Aspiration/Suction…Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc.2004—
+2K143563Infusion Aspiration Catheter SystemInari Medical, Inc.2015—
+2K092623F.a.S.T. System Sed and CXDGenesis Medical Interventional, Inc.2009—
+3K163549ClotTriever Thrombectomy SystemInari Medical, Inc.2017—
+3K162970FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter, Retraction…Inari Medical2016—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199510
199711

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200410
200810
200910
201210
201310
201520
201610
201720
201880
201950
202080
202150
202240
202330
202430
202540
202630
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K973465, 1991–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

2 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 DXE device

  1. #1 K240078 Fogarty Thru-Lumen Embolectomy Catheterscore 7.9 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against? (3)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K910372Intimax Thrombectomy Catheter
Summary page 1
…ional safety, structural integrity and material safety. All testing demonstrated that the Applied Medical Graft Cleaning Catheter is comparable to the predicate devices (K910372, K950586, K970762) and introduces no new safety and effectiveness issues when used as indicated. 33 LRVIC, g SEE…
Applied Vascular Devices, Inc.19911
*K950586Avd Intimax Thrombectomy Catheter
Summary page 1
…ety, structural integrity and material safety. All testing demonstrated that the Applied Medical Graft Cleaning Catheter is comparable to the predicate devices (K910372, K950586, K970762) and introduces no new safety and effectiveness issues when used as indicated. 33 LRVIC, g SEES 5 NEAL…
Applied Medical Resources1995—
*K970762Dual Lumen Embolectomy Catheter
Summary page 1
…ctural integrity and material safety. All testing demonstrated that the Applied Medical Graft Cleaning Catheter is comparable to the predicate devices (K910372, K950586, K970762) and introduces no new safety and effectiveness issues when used as indicated. 33 LRVIC, g SEES 5 NEALTH o 4,…
Applied Medical Resources1997Class I

What descends from it? (53)

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2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K040010Genesis Medical Interventional F.a.S.T. (Facilitated Aspiration/Suction Thrombectomy)…Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc.200451
K202049Python Catheter/Over-the-Wire Latis Graft Cleaning CatheterApplied Medical Resources Corporation20210

Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Oct 24, 2019Class IZ-1848-2020Component change controlThe firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.

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.

  • K970762Dual Lumen Embolectomy CatheterApplied Medical Resources · 1997 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 1997 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls

What does this lineage say?

  • 2 of the 3 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K040010 (Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 51 descendants of its own.

How does its category compare?

All DXE devices

DXE Catheter, Embolectomy: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · DXE

5in 2024

2008: 12010: 22015: 12017: 22020: 12021: 12022: 12024: 5
2007high 5 (2024) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · DXE

173in 2024

2024: 173 days median
2007high 173 (2024)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · DXE

1in 2023

2007: 32009: 52010: 12011: 12015: 132021: 4, 4 Class I2022: 32023: 12026 (partial year): 2
2007high 13 (2015) · low 0 (2008)2026

Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · DXE

306in 2025

2007: 1672008: 1342009: 1242010: 1362011: 1642012: 2002013: 1502014: 1922015: 2662016: 7962017: 7702018: 6152019: 5942020: 5472021: 3332022: 4632023: 4362024: 3772025: 306
2007high 796 (2016) · low 124 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code DXE, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—3167
20081—0134
20090—5124
20102—1136
20110—1164
20120—0200
20130—0150
20140—0192
20151—13266
20160—0796
20172—0770
20180—0615
20190—0594
20201—0547
20211—4 (4)333
20221—3463
20230—1436
202451730377
20250—0306
20260—2—

What is it indicated for?

The Applied Medical /atis™ Dual Lumen Graft Cleaning Catheter is a disposable catheter intended for use in the removal of thrombus from vascular grafts and for occlusion and infusion of fluids into a graft.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K973465: Latis Graft Cleaning Catheter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K973465

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026