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Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheters 6F, 7F, 8F, 9F & 10F

by Scimed Life Systems, Inc.

510(k) K961280

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK961280 Date15 May 1996ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

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Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
DQY
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 870.1250
Advisory Committee
Cardiovascular
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 1 Oct 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheters are percutaneous guide catheters designed for use in cardiovascular procedures. They are substantially equivalent to previously marketed guide catheters based on intended use, design, and in-vitro testing.

These catheters are supplied in sizes 6F, 7F, 8F, 9F, and 10F. They received FDA 510(k) clearance (K961280) on May 15, 1996, and are classified under product code DQY as Class II devices with special controls.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 1 Oct 2026

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  • What is the Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter used for?

    The Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter is designed for use in cardiovascular procedures as a percutaneous guide catheter, intended to facilitate the delivery of other devices during interventions based on its substantially equivalent design to previously marketed devices.

  • What sizes are available for the Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter?

    The Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter is supplied in five sizes: 6F, 7F, 8F, 9F, and 10F, allowing clinicians to select the appropriate diameter based on patient anatomy and procedural requirements.

  • Is the Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter sterile and single-use?

    While the device data does not explicitly state sterility or single-use status, as a percutaneous guide catheter cleared via FDA 510(k) for cardiovascular use, it is intended to be supplied sterile and designed for single-use only to prevent cross-contamination and ensure patient safety during procedures.

  • How was the Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter cleared for market?

    The Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter received FDA 510(k) clearance (K961280) on May 15, 1996, based on a determination of substantial equivalence to legally marketed predicate devices in terms of intended use, design, and in-vitro testing performance.

  • What regulatory classification does the Scimed 6-10 F Triguide Guide Catheter have?

    The device is classified under product code DQY as a Class II medical device, which subjects it to special controls in addition to general controls to ensure safety and effectiveness for its intended use in cardiovascular procedures.