510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVpap Iii
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Resmed, Ltd. · BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)
Cleared on Aug 15, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K013909 (Resmed Corp, 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 151-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1997. 13 of the 111 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 106 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 15, 2003
- Review
- 151 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K971260 (1997). 4 ancestors in all, the oldest K961783 (1996). 106 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 13 of the 111 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 2 generations backK971260 Sullivan Humidaire Heated HumidifierResmed Corp · 1997
- 1 generation backK013909 S7 Elite CP AP SystemResmed Corp · 2002
- This deviceK030843 Vpap IiiResmed, Ltd. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 96 of its ownK041209 Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap SystemResmed, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 41 of its ownK062291 Vpap Malibu with H2IResmed, Ltd. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 40 of its ownK071171 Vpap Auto with H3IResmed, Ltd. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 38 of its ownK080131 Vpap STResmed, Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 35 of its ownK063830 Remstar Aflex Cpap SystemRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2007
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Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 106 · See all- K041209Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap SystemResmed, Ltd. · 2004 · cites it directly96descendants
- K062291Vpap Malibu with H2IResmed, Ltd. · 2006 · cites it directly41descendants
- K071171Vpap Auto with H3IResmed, Ltd. · 2007 · 2 generations on40descendants
- K080131Vpap STResmed, Ltd. · 2008 · 2 generations on38descendants
- K063830Remstar Aflex Cpap SystemRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2007 · 2 generations on35descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K971260 | Sullivan Humidaire Heated Humidifier | Resmed Corp | 1997 | — |
| −1 | K013909 | S7 Elite CP AP System | Resmed Corp | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K030843 | Vpap Iii | Resmed, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K041209 | Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap System | Resmed, Ltd. | 2004 | 1 |
| +1 | K062291 | Vpap Malibu with H2I | Resmed, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K071171 | Vpap Auto with H3I | Resmed, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K080131 | Vpap ST | Resmed, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K063830 | Remstar Aflex Cpap System | Respironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
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.
13 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new BZD device
- #1 K250624 myAirscore 15.7 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K013909 | S7 Elite CP AP SystemSummary page 1…ice Common Name CPAP and Bi-level Flow Generator Classification Name BZD Noncontinuous Ventilator Predicate Devices S7 Elite CPAP System (K013909) VPAP II ST Nasal VPAP System (K961783) Reason for Submission Modified design, additional… | 2002 |
| * | K961783 | Sullivan Vpap II ST Nasal Vpap SystemSummary page 1…ication Name BZD Noncontinuous Ventilator Predicate Devices S7 Elite CPAP System (K013909) VPAP II ST Nasal VPAP System (K961783) Reason for Submission Modified design, additional therapy mode The VPAP IllTM is int… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (106)
See all 1063 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (13 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K091319Remstar Auto a-FlexRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2009 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2009 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K092818Bipap Avaps Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2010 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2010 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K113068Remstar Auto a-Flex HTRespironics, Inc. · 2011 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K113053Bipap a 30 Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2012 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K102465Bipap Avaps Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2011 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K111378Oximetry Interface KitPhilips Respironics, Inc. · 2011 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K131982Remstar Auto a-Flex HTRespironics, Inc. · 2013 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K122769Remstar SERespironics, Inc. · 2012 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K121623Bipap a 40 Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2012 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K122715Stellar 150Resmed Germany, Inc. · 2013 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K130077Remstar SERespironics, Inc. · 2013 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K181166Trilogy EvoRespironics, Inc. · 2019 · 7 generations on · ◆ in the 2019 descendants bar of FIG. 131 Class I recalls
Nearest 12 of 13 shown.
Nearest 5 of 13; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.8 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K041209 (Resmed, Ltd., 2004) has gone furthest, with 96 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K013909.
How does its category compare?
All BZD devicesBZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · BZD
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · BZD
189in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · BZD
8in 2023
Class I (13 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · BZD
60,279in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code BZD, 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 | 21 | 83 | 29 | 65 |
| 2008 | 17 | 108 | 2 | 67 |
| 2009 | 23 | 90 | 1 | 147 |
| 2010 | 12 | 122 | 0 | 143 |
| 2011 | 23 | 125 | 1 | 189 |
| 2012 | 21 | 133 | 0 | 139 |
| 2013 | 23 | 127 | 0 | 82 |
| 2014 | 14 | 172 | 0 | 86 |
| 2015 | 11 | 224 | 0 | 114 |
| 2016 | 12 | 217 | 0 | 118 |
| 2017 | 5 | 221 | 0 | 148 |
| 2018 | 5 | 280 | 0 | 101 |
| 2019 | 6 | 231 | 4 (4) | 188 |
| 2020 | 6 | 137 | 0 | 126 |
| 2021 | 6 | 192 | 0 | 6,066 |
| 2022 | 4 | 253 | 0 | 90,768 |
| 2023 | 5 | 204 | 8 (7) | 27,987 |
| 2024 | 10 | 132 | 0 | 68,262 |
| 2025 | 7 | 189 | 0 | 60,279 |
| 2026 | 10 | 214 | 2 (2) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VPAP III™ is intended for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in adult patients. The optional integrated humidifier (HUMIDAIRE 2i™) is indicated for the humidification and warming of air from the VPAP III™ flow generator. The VPAP III™ flow generator and HUMIDAIRE 2i™ are for home and hospital use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K030843 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K030843: Vpap Iii.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K030843
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026