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CG-2211 Selfcheck Ecg Transmitter

K012223510(k) TraditionalCleared Sep 10, 200156-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.2920

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Card Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd. · DXH Transmitters And Receivers, Electrocardiograph, Telephone

Cleared on Sep 10, 2001 as substantially equivalent to K963725 (Card Guard, Ltd., 1997) and 1 other predicate after a 56-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1997. 181 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Sep 10, 2001
Review
56 days
Class
Class II
Product code
DXH
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K963725 (1997). 2 ancestors in all. 181 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2001: 1 other ancestor2007: 4 descendants cleared2006: 4 descendants cleared2004: 1 descendant cleared2005: 2 descendants cleared2010: 8 descendants cleared2009: 4 descendants cleared2013: 9 descendants cleared2014: 9 descendants cleared2008: 5 descendants cleared2012: 3 descendants cleared2011: 7 descendants cleared2017: 10 descendants cleared2015: 14 descendants cleared2018: 9 descendants cleared2021: 7 descendants cleared2020: 12 descendants cleared2019: 10 descendants cleared2023: 13 descendants cleared2022: 10 descendants cleared2024: 12 descendants cleared2025: 12 descendants cleared2016: 7 descendants cleared2026: 9 descendants clearedK963725 · Model CG-2206 Personal Electrocardiogram (Ecg) Transmitter Device (Modified) · Card Guard, Ltd. · 19971995200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 5 descendants2 generations forward: 14 descendants3 generations forward: 22 descendants4 generations forward: 40 descendants5 generations forward: 41 descendants6 generations forward: 28 descendants7 generations forward: 21 descendants8 generations forward: 7 descendants9 generations forward: 3 descendants K963725 · Model CG-2206 Personal Electrocardiogram (Ecg) Transmitter Device (Modified) · Card Guard, Ltd. · 19970+5
  1. Root · 1 generation backK963725 Model CG-2206 Personal Electrocardiogram (Ecg) Transmitter Device…Card Guard, Ltd. · 1997
  2. This deviceK012223 CG-2211 Selfcheck Ecg TransmitterCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd. · 2001
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 99 of its ownK042254 PMP4 Selfcheck EcgCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd. · 2005
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 47 of its ownK052767 Afibalert Atrial Fibrillation DetectorLechnologies Research, Inc. · 2006
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 44 of its ownK060911 CG-6108 Arrhythmia Ecg Event RecorderCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd. · 2006
  6. Descendant · cites it directly · 32 of its ownK071228 Fidelity 200 Cardiac Event RecorderSignalife, Inc. · 2007
  7. Descendant · 2 generations on · 31 of its ownK121628 Epi Mini Ecg Portable Health Monitoring System (Epi Mini)Epi Mobile Health Solutions (S) Pte, Ltd. · 2013

Showing 5 of 181 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2004: 12005: 22006: 42007: 42008: 52009: 42010: 82011: 72012: 32013: 92014: 92015: 142016: 72017: 102018: 92019: 102020: 122021: 72022: 102023: 132024: 122025: 122026: 9
2004high 14 (2015) · low 1 (2004)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 181 · See all
  • K042254PMP4 Selfcheck EcgCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd. · 2005 · cites it directly99descendants
  • K052767Afibalert Atrial Fibrillation DetectorLechnologies Research, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly47descendants
  • K060911CG-6108 Arrhythmia Ecg Event RecorderCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd. · 2006 · 2 generations on44descendants
  • K071228Fidelity 200 Cardiac Event RecorderSignalife, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly32descendants
  • K121628Epi Mini Ecg Portable Health Monitoring System (Epi Mini)Epi Mobile Health Solutions (S) Pte, Ltd. · 2013 · 2 generations on31descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K963725Model CG-2206 Personal Electrocardiogram (Ecg) Transmitter Device (Modified)Card Guard, Ltd.1997—
0 (this device)K012223CG-2211 Selfcheck Ecg TransmitterCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd.2001—
+1K042254PMP4 Selfcheck EcgCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd.2005—
+1K052767Afibalert Atrial Fibrillation DetectorLechnologies Research, Inc.2006—
+2K060911CG-6108 Arrhythmia Ecg Event RecorderCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd.2006—
+1K071228Fidelity 200 Cardiac Event RecorderSignalife, Inc.2007—
+2K121628Epi Mini Ecg Portable Health Monitoring System (Epi Mini)Epi Mobile Health Solutions (S) Pte, Ltd.2013—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200110

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200410
200520
200640
200740
200850
200940
201080
201170
201230
201390
201490
2015140
201670
2017100
201890
2019100
2020120
202170
2022100
2023130
2024120
2025120
202690
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K012223, 1997–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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What was it cleared against? (2)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K963725Model CG-2206 Personal Electrocardiogram (Ecg) Transmitter Device (Modified)
Summary page 3
…transmitter. Said clearance is hereby sought on the grounds that the CG-2211 is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices: 1. CG-2206 ECG Transmitter K963725 2. HeartCard® Telephone Electrocardiograph Transmitter and Receiver K010945 The CG-2206 ECG Transmitter was cleared for sale in…
Card Guard, Ltd.1997—
*K010945Heartcard, Model 5258
Summary page 3
…is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices: 1. CG-2206 ECG Transmitter K963725 2. HeartCard® Telephone Electrocardiograph Transmitter and Receiver K010945 The CG-2206 ECG Transmitter was cleared for sale in the US in September 10, 1997 as a prescription device (tracking number K963 7…
Instromedix2001—

Also cleared against K963725: 4 other devices →

What descends from it? (181)

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5 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K042254PMP4 Selfcheck EcgCard Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd.200599
K052767Afibalert Atrial Fibrillation DetectorLechnologies Research, Inc.200647
K071228Fidelity 200 Cardiac Event RecorderSignalife, Inc.200732
K063044Cardiobelt Electrode BeltMonebo Technologies, Inc.200718
K040942VST3Biowatch Medical, Inc.200418

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K042254 (Card Guard Scientific Survival, Ltd., 2005) has gone furthest, with 99 descendants of its own.
  • 4 other devices also cite its predicate K963725.

How does its category compare?

All DXH devices

DXH Transmitters And Receivers, Electrocardiograph, Telephone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · DXH

4in 2025

2007: 32008: 72009: 22010: 22012: 12013: 32014: 62015: 42016: 12017: 52018: 42019: 62020: 52021: 32022: 42023: 12025: 42026 (partial year): 1
2007high 7 (2008) · low 0 (2011)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · DXH

322in 2025

2007: 202 days median2008: 41 days median2013: 206 days median2014: 186 days median2015: 142 days median2017: 150 days median2018: 294 days median2019: 177 days median2020: 141 days median2021: 107 days median2022: 150 days median2025: 322 days median
2007high 322 (2025) · low 41 (2008)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · DXH

1in 2015

2008: 42011: 32015: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 4 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · DXH

27in 2025

2009: 12010: 42011: 12012: 12013: 12014: 12016: 52017: 42020: 52021: 22022: 62023: 42024: 22025: 27
2007high 27 (2025) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code DXH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007320200
200874140
20092—01
20102—04
20110—31
20121—01
2013320601
2014618601
2015414210
20161—05
2017515004
2018429400
2019617700
2020514105
2021310702
2022415006
20231—04
20240—02
20254322027
20261—1—

What is it indicated for?

The CG-2211 SelfCheck ECG Transmitter and LifeWatch Heart Screening Service are intended for self-testing by patients who are concerned about their heart rhythm (i.e. during or after exercise) or who experience the following symptoms that are suggestive of abnormal heart rhythms, and who would like to monitor these symptoms: Skipped Beats Pounding heart (Palpitations) Heart Racing or Irregular Pulse Lightheadedness or Faintness History of Arrhythmias…

Read the full statement (363 words)

The CG-2211 SelfCheck ECG Transmitter and LifeWatch Heart Screening Service are intended for self-testing by patients who are concerned about their heart rhythm (i.e. during or after exercise) or who experience the following symptoms that are suggestive of abnormal heart rhythms, and who would like to monitor these symptoms:

Skipped Beats

Pounding heart (Palpitations)

Heart Racing or Irregular Pulse

Lightheadedness or Faintness

History of Arrhythmias

Contraindications for Use:

In order to use this service, the patient must be able to perform all of the following:

Read and understand the User’s Manual

Place the HeartCard on his/her chest and hold it steadily for at least 30 seconds.

Hear the “beeps” for low battery.

Speak and understand English.

Operate a telephone.

Operate a simple, push-button device.

Due to the possible seriousness of the abnormal heart rhythms that can be associated with these conditions, persons who have been diagnosed with the following conditions should consult their physician before using this service:

Blockage of the arteries of the heart

Heart valve problems

Heart transplant

Congestive heart failure

Loss of consciousness

If the patient has any of these conditions, LifeWatch will need to obtain authorization from their physician within 35 days of enrollment in the service.

Warning:

This device is not designed to be used with pacemakers or defibrillators. If the patient has either of these, the patient will not be allowed to enroll in the service.

This device also cannot predict or diagnose a heart attack or be used for chest pain monitoring.

Need for Signed Physician Agreement:

Your agreement indicates you understand that LifeWatch (or affiliate) will contact your physician to verify in writing that you are their patient and that they are willing to be contacted in cases where there are clinically significant events involving your care.

Your agreement indicates you understand that if written verification is not received from your physician within 35 days of your enrollment, you will not be able to utilize any aspects of the LifeWatch (or affiliate) service until such verification is received by LifeWatch (or affiliate).

Your agreement certifies you understand that this service is not a substitute for physician care and that this is only a screening service.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K012223: CG-2211 Selfcheck Ecg Transmitter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K012223

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026