# K983367: Qlicksmart

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Handren Assoc.
- Decided: Nov 6, 1998 after 43 days
- Product code: MMK (Container, Sharps)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5570
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Most influential descendants
- K213274: Qlicksmart BladeFlask UNIVERSAL (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
1. "Permits the safe and simple removal of scalpel blades from most commonly used scalpel handles" 2. "Safely contains the blade immediately upon removal, eliminating the need for further handling prior to disposal" 3. "The counter allows the user to monitor its use to see when it is pecoming full and will need changing™" 4. “Scalpel handles compatible with the QLICKSMART® include: Swann Morton Blade sizes 3, 4, 7 and 9 Lawton Blade sizes 3 and 4 Martin Blade sizes 3, 4 and 7 Smic Blade sizes 3 and 4 Aesculap Blade sizes 3, 3L, 4 and 7 Sayco Blade sizes 3, 4 and 5 Nopa Blade sizes 3 and 4 Lance Blade sizes 3 and 4 Congueror Blade size 3 Pro-Med Blade sizes 3 and 4 Paragon-Blade sizes 3 and 4 Feather Blade size 7 Rocket Blade size 5 Generic Blade size 4 ab stainless Blade size 4 LRI Blade size 4 Jakobi Blade Size 4" 5. "Scalpel handles known to be incompatible with the QLICKSMART® include: Barron Handle Beaver Type Handles Disposable Handles."

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K983367
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology