510(k) · Cleared
ClearedStandard CT/MR Applicator Set,Ring CT/MR Applicator Set, Vaginal CT/MR Applicator Set, Fletcher Williamson Applicator SE
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nucletron Corp. · JAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled
Cleared on Apr 15, 1999 as substantially equivalent to K953946 (Nucletron-Oldelft Corp., 1996) after a 204-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1986. 42 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 15, 1999
- Review
- 204 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JAQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K864210 (1986). 3 ancestors in all. 42 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK864210 Microselectron-HDR (High Dose Rate)Nucletron-Oldelft Corp. · 1986
- 1 generation backK953946 Microselectron-HDR Version 2Nucletron-Oldelft Corp. · 1996
- This deviceK983341 Standard CT/MR Applicator Set,Ring CT/MR Applicator Set, Vaginal…Nucletron Corp. · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 34 of its ownK011690 Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR…Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 33 of its ownK030558 Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR…Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 17 of its ownK041929 Mammosite II Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR…Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 14 of its ownK071229 Senorad Multi-Lumen Balloon Source Applicator for BranchytherapySenorx, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 11 of its ownK081079 Contura MLB Source Applicator for BrachytherapySenorx, Inc. · 2008
Showing 5 of 42 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 42 · See all- K011690Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader Accessories TrayProxima Therapeutics, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly34descendants
- K030558Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader Accessories TrayProxima Therapeutics, Inc. · 2003 · 2 generations on33descendants
- K041929Mammosite II Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader Accessories…Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. · 2004 · 2 generations on17descendants
- K071229Senorad Multi-Lumen Balloon Source Applicator for BranchytherapySenorx, Inc. · 2007 · 3 generations on14descendants
- K081079Contura MLB Source Applicator for BrachytherapySenorx, Inc. · 2008 · 3 generations on11descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K864210 | Microselectron-HDR (High Dose Rate) | Nucletron-Oldelft Corp. | 1986 | — |
| −1 | K953946 | Microselectron-HDR Version 2 | Nucletron-Oldelft Corp. | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K983341 | Standard CT/MR Applicator Set,Ring CT/MR Applicator Set, Vaginal CT/MR… | Nucletron Corp. | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K011690 | Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader… | Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +2 | K030558 | Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader… | Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +2 | K041929 | Mammosite II Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader… | Proxima Therapeutics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +3 | K071229 | Senorad Multi-Lumen Balloon Source Applicator for Branchytherapy | Senorx, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +3 | K081079 | Contura MLB Source Applicator for Brachytherapy | Senorx, Inc. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
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.
Planning a device in JAQ? 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 JAQ device
- #1 K241853 Titanium Fletcher-Style Applicator Set Defined…score 14.9 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K953946 | Microselectron-HDR Version 2Summary page 1…evice are substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate devices cited in the table below: Manufacturer Device 510(k) # Nucletron BV Standard Applicator Set K953946 Nucletron BV Ring Applicator Set K953946 Nucletron BV Vaginal Applicator Set K953946 Nucletron BV Standard Shielded Applicator Se… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (42)
See all 425 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K011690 | Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader Accessories Tray | 2002 | 34 |
| K032067 | Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (RTS) Tray, Mammosite HDR Afterloader Accessories Tray | 2004 | 9 |
| K091154 | Utrecht Interstitial Fletcher CT/MR Applicator Set, Model 110.270, Interstitial Ring… | 2009 | 4 |
| K132889 | Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set (6 MM) Fletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set (4… | 2014 | 0 |
| K082530 | Applicators for Afterloading Brachytherapy | 2008 | 0 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9.7 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K011690 (Proxima Therapeutics, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 34 descendants of its own.
- 27 other devices also cite its predicate K953946.
How does its category compare?
All JAQ devicesJAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-Controlled: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JAQ
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JAQ
91in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JAQ
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JAQ
3in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JAQ, 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 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 10 | 34 | 5 | 32 |
| 2009 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 35 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 2 | 36 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 13 | 42 |
| 2012 | 7 | 89 | 5 | 34 |
| 2013 | 6 | 100 | 1 | 43 |
| 2014 | 7 | 116 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 11 | 183 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 | 154 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 | 229 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 | 252 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 | 126 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 91 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Nucletron Intracavitary Applicator Sets: Vaginal CT/MR, Standard CT/MR, Ring CT/MR and Fletcher-Williamson are intended for use with the Nucletron remote afterloading equipment, mHDR, mHDR-Classic and mPOR, for intracavitary brachytherapy. The applicators provide a means of delivering the prescribed radiation dose to the treatment area. The applicator is a closed system to prevent the radioactive source from coming in contact with body fluids.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K983341 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K983341: Standard CT/MR Applicator Set,Ring CT/MR Applicator Set, Vaginal CT/MR Applicator Set, Fletcher Williamson Applicator SE.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K983341
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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