PMA · Approved
Recalled · 2009Simpson-Robert Coronary Balloon Dilatation Cathete
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · LOX Catheters, Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Percutaneous
Approved on Mar 3, 1982 through premarket approval, which rests on the device’s own clinical evidence after a 173-day review. 18 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 4 times.
- Decided
- Mar 3, 1982
- Review
- 173 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LOX
- Recalls
- 4
18 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- This deviceP810046 Simpson-Robert Coronary Balloon Dilatation CatheteAdvanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · 1982
- Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK103808 Sapphire NCOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK162209 Sapphire NC PlusOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK103657 SapphireOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK163114 Sapphire II PROOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK192344 Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation CatheterOrbusneich Medical Trading, Inc. · 2019
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 18 · See all- K103808Sapphire NCOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly11descendants
- K162209Sapphire NC PlusOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K103657SapphireOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly5descendants
- K163114Sapphire II PROOrbusneich Medical, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K192344Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation CatheterOrbusneich Medical Trading, Inc. · 2019 · 3 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | P810046 | Simpson-Robert Coronary Balloon Dilatation Cathete | Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | 1982 | — |
| +1 | K103808 | Sapphire NC | Orbusneich Medical, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K162209 | Sapphire NC Plus | Orbusneich Medical, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K103657 | Sapphire | Orbusneich Medical, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K163114 | Sapphire II PRO | Orbusneich Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K192344 | Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter | Orbusneich Medical Trading, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA PMA database (decision fields and supplements), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new LOX device
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Does it have a predicate?
PMA decisions do not claim a predicate device.
What descends from it? (18)
See all 185 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2009 | Not classified | Z-1804-2009 | Process control | Distal shaft of the POWERSAIL coronary Dilatation Catheters exhibits damage that may result in a leak of contrast material and functional failures. |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Not classified | Z-1805-2009 | Process control | Distal shaft of the POWERSAIL coronary Dilatation Catheters exhibits damage that may result in a leak of contrast material and functional failures. |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Not classified | Z-1806-2009 | Process control | Distal shaft of the POWERSAIL coronary Dilatation Catheters exhibits damage that may result in a leak of contrast material and functional failures. |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Not classified | Z-1807-2009 | Process control | Distal shaft of the POWERSAIL coronary Dilatation Catheters exhibits damage that may result in a leak of contrast material and functional failures. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K103808 (Orbusneich Medical, Inc., 2011) has gone furthest, with 11 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LOX devicesLOX Catheters, Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Percutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LOX
4in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LOX
241in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LOX
4in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LOX
1,890in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LOX, 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 | 19 | — | 1 | 1,053 |
| 2008 | 22 | — | 80 | 1,063 |
| 2009 | 28 | — | 0 | 1,353 |
| 2010 | 32 | — | 0 | 1,392 |
| 2011 | 9 | 103 | 0 | 2,090 |
| 2012 | 10 | 120 | 0 | 2,092 |
| 2013 | 6 | 123 | 0 | 2,436 |
| 2014 | 6 | 166 | 0 | 2,316 |
| 2015 | 4 | 119 | 0 | 2,060 |
| 2016 | 9 | 116 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2017 | 6 | 113 | 0 | 2,753 |
| 2018 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 2,225 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 4 | 2,102 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,974 |
| 2021 | 6 | 167 | 0 | 1,738 |
| 2022 | 5 | 121 | 0 | 1,816 |
| 2023 | 4 | 138 | 0 | 1,720 |
| 2024 | 4 | 241 | 0 | 1,804 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,890 |
| 2026 | 6 | 156 | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/P810046 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “P810046: Simpson-Robert Coronary Balloon Dilatation Cathete.” Lineage record from FDA PMA data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/P810046
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026