Cleared Special

K252527 - Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Sep 2025
Decision
30d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K252527 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System. This device is classified as a Reverse Central Venous Recanalization System (Class II - Special Controls, product code QJH).

Submitted by Merit Medical System, Inc. (South Jordan, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 10, 2025, 30 days after receiving the submission on August 11, 2025.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 870.1342. A Reverse Central Venous Recanalization System Is A Prescription Device Intended For Obtaining Central Venous Access To Facilitate Catheter Insertion Into The Central Venous System. Reverse Recanalization Involves The Initiation Of An Access Path From Within The Vein And Then Progressing To The Skin For Patients With Upper Body Venous Occlusions Or Other Conditions That Preclude Central Venous Access By Other Methods..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K252527 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Abbreviated 510(k) (SESU)
Date Received August 11, 2025
Decision Date September 10, 2025
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
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Device Classification

Product Code QJH - Reverse Central Venous Recanalization System
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1342
Definition A Reverse Central Venous Recanalization System Is A Prescription Device Intended For Obtaining Central Venous Access To Facilitate Catheter Insertion Into The Central Venous System. Reverse Recanalization Involves The Initiation Of An Access Path From Within The Vein And Then Progressing To The Skin For Patients With Upper Body Venous Occlusions Or Other Conditions That Preclude Central Venous Access By Other Methods.