# K993442: Vygon Lifecath-Picc (Pur) Catheters (Single and Double Lumen 3FR, 4FR, 4.5FR, and 5FR)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vygon Corp.
- Decided: Aug 3, 2000 after 296 days
- Product code: LJS (Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5970
- 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
- K062425: Lifecath S Picc and Midline Catheter (2006), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Vygon LIFECATH-PICC (PUR) Catheter is intended for use in patients who require mid-long term I.V. therapy. It may be used to administer-yperalimentation, antibiotics, chemotherapy, drugs for pain management or intravenous fluids.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K993442
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology