FDA PRODUCT CODE · CLASS II
FOZ — Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
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What this classification requires
Every statement below is FDA’s own classification record for this product code, quoted from the device classification field reference. The SPEQ reading beneath each one is SPEQ’s interpretation of what it means for the work, and is not FDA text.
510(K)
SPEQ READINGA premarket notification under 21 CFR Part 807 Subpart E is the route for this code. The submission argues substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate, so the engineering question is which predicate the design can actually be compared against, and the evidence question is what testing supports that comparison.
Class II (moderate to high risk): general controls and special controls
SPEQ READINGSpecial controls are the distinguishing feature: performance standards, guidance documents, patient registries or postmarket surveillance named for the device type. Find the special controls before designing the test plan — they usually name the tests.
Device is not eligible for The Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program
SPEQ READINGIndividual malfunction reporting under 21 CFR Part 803 applies. The complaint-handling system has to produce a decision per event, not per period.
Not exempt due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)/Quality System
SPEQ READINGThe full Quality Management System Regulation (21 CFR 820, incorporating ISO 13485:2016) applies, and is what an FDA inspection of this device will be conducted against.
Device is not implantable
SPEQ READINGNo implant-specific expectations attach from the classification itself.
Device is not used for life sustaining purposes
SPEQ READINGNo life-sustaining designation attaches to this code.
Device is a candidate for a third party review program
SPEQ READINGAn Accredited Person may conduct the 510(k) review instead of FDA. FDA still makes the clearance decision — third-party review changes who reviews, never who decides.
Other product codes under 21 CFR 880.5200
One regulation usually governs several product codes. These share this code’s regulation, and therefore its classification basis.
21 CFR 880.5200 — Intravascular catheter
The classification regulation for this product code, as published by the Office of the Federal Register. This is the regulation text itself — no SPEQ interpretation appears in it.
(a) Identification. An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).
Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. 21 CFR is a work of the United States Government and is in the public domain. SPEQ read this section on October 22, 2026. CFR is amended continuously, so verify against the source before acting on it: read 21 CFR 880.5200 on eCFR →
Recent clearances
Recent recalls
Over-the-needle, intravascular catheters may have needles that do not retract properly into the barrel, which could result in contaminated needlestick injury, blood leaking from the insertion site or catheter, and repeat catheter insertion attempts, due to catheter being inadvertently removed from t
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits.
There is the potential that the safety shield may not properly engage on IV catheters. The needle can pull through the safety shield and disconnect from the needle safety shield leaving the contaminated needle point exposed.
There is the potential for inadequate connection between the top and bottom housings of the Micro Clave Clear Connectors included in the Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit and the Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Three-Lumen CVC Kit.
There is the potential for inadequate connection between the top and bottom housings of the Micro Clave Clear Connectors included in the Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit and the Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Three-Lumen CVC Kit.
During needle withdrawal, the tip shield may prematurely separate from the catheter adapter and preventing the needle tip from being in the safely shielded (leaving the needle tip exposed).
Potential for leakage at the catheter hub.
Source: FDA device classification, 510(k)/PMA, and recall datasets. Recall entries count distinct FDA recall numbers, so one recall event affecting several products appears as several entries. Browse every product code SPEQ tracks →