510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTransneb Compressor W/Nebulizer, Model 5000
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medical Industries America, Inc. · CAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface)
Cleared on May 28, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K914836 (Omron Healthcare, Inc., 1992) and 2 other predicates after a 317-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1992. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 28, 2004
- Review
- 317 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K914836 (1992). 3 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK914836 Omron Compressor Nebulizer- Model NE-C09Omron Healthcare, Inc. · 1992
- This deviceK032170 Transneb Compressor W/Nebulizer, Model 5000Medical Industries America, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK042483 Invacare Pro, Compact and Portable DesktopInvacare Corporation · 2005
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK072163 Happyneb II, Happyneb Iii, Speedy, Nebby Plus and Myneb, Model 53A Health Care S.R.L. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK062014 Families of Master Neb, Primo Neb, SC03, Neb Aid, 4.2.Neb, Q03…Flaem Nuova S.P.A. · 2007
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K042483Invacare Pro, Compact and Portable DesktopInvacare Corporation · 2005 · cites it directly2descendants
- K072163Happyneb II, Happyneb Iii, Speedy, Nebby Plus and Myneb, Model 53A Health Care S.R.L. · 2008 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K062014Families of Master Neb, Primo Neb, SC03, Neb Aid, 4.2.Neb, Q03, FJ03, and Walkie-NebFlaem Nuova S.P.A. · 2007 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K914836 | Omron Compressor Nebulizer- Model NE-C09 | Omron Healthcare, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K032170 | Transneb Compressor W/Nebulizer, Model 5000 | Medical Industries America, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K042483 | Invacare Pro, Compact and Portable Desktop | Invacare Corporation | 2005 | — |
| +2 | K072163 | Happyneb II, Happyneb Iii, Speedy, Nebby Plus and Myneb, Model 5 | 3A Health Care S.R.L. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K062014 | Families of Master Neb, Primo Neb, SC03, Neb Aid, 4.2.Neb, Q03, FJ03, and… | Flaem Nuova S.P.A. | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K914836 | Omron Compressor Nebulizer- Model NE-C09Summary page 1…Classification Name: Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface) Substantially Equivalent to Compressor: Omron Healthcare Inc.'s CompAir Elite K914836 Nebulizer: Pari LC Star K963924 & 56 Series Jet Nebulizer K02 1443 Device Description and Overview… | 1992 |
| * | K963924 | LC Star Reusable Nebulizer 22F50 and LC Star Disposable Nebulizer 22F70Summary page 1…rect Patient Interface) Substantially Equivalent to Compressor: Omron Healthcare Inc.'s CompAir Elite K914836 Nebulizer: Pari LC Star K963924 & 56 Series Jet Nebulizer K02 1443 Device Description and Overview The TransNeb system consists of a nebuli… | 1996 |
| * | K021443 | 56 Series Jet NebulizerSummary page 1…stantially Equivalent to Compressor: Omron Healthcare Inc.'s CompAir Elite K914836 Nebulizer: Pari LC Star K963924 & 56 Series Jet Nebulizer K02 1443 Device Description and Overview The TransNeb system consists of a nebulizer and a DC powered piston-type… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K042483 | Invacare Pro, Compact and Portable Desktop | 2005 | 2 |
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?
How does its category compare?
All CAF devicesCAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · CAF
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CAF
211in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CAF
1in 2018
Class I (13 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CAF
191in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CAF, 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 | 18 | 98 | 1 | 26 |
| 2008 | 12 | 123 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 | 163 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 | 114 | 0 | 37 |
| 2011 | 10 | 157 | 1 | 237 |
| 2012 | 9 | 126 | 0 | 138 |
| 2013 | 9 | 238 | 0 | 217 |
| 2014 | 9 | 151 | 5 | 123 |
| 2015 | 8 | 186 | 3 | 166 |
| 2016 | 5 | 186 | 1 | 201 |
| 2017 | 8 | 253 | 14 (13) | 256 |
| 2018 | 9 | 161 | 1 | 162 |
| 2019 | 3 | 266 | 0 | 185 |
| 2020 | 6 | 219 | 0 | 117 |
| 2021 | 8 | 324 | 0 | 161 |
| 2022 | 4 | 176 | 0 | 55 |
| 2023 | 8 | 279 | 0 | 107 |
| 2024 | 4 | 251 | 0 | 102 |
| 2025 | 7 | 211 | 0 | 191 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The TransNeb compressor/nebulizer includes a DC powered air compressor that provides a source of compressed air for home health care use. The compressor is used with a venturi (pneumatic nebulizer) to convert certain inhaled drugs into an aerosol form for inhalation by a patient. The device can be used with adult or pediatric patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K032170 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K032170: Transneb Compressor W/Nebulizer, Model 5000.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K032170
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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