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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class I · 2014

Esprit Ventilator, Model V1000

K034040510(k) SpecialCleared Jan 21, 200423-day reviewClass II21 CFR 868.5895Recalls 8 (1 Class I)

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

Respironics, Inc. · CBK Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use

Cleared on Jan 21, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K023350 (Respironics California, Inc., 2002) and 3 other predicates after a 23-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1983. 5 of the 29 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 8 times, including a Class I recall.

Decided
Jan 21, 2004
Review
23 days
Class
Class II
Product code
CBK
Recalls
8 (1 Class I)
Predicates
4

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K833786 (1983). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K811102 (1981). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 5 of the 29 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2002: 1 other ancestor1998: 3 other ancestors, 2 with a Class I recall21992: 1 other ancestor2001: 3 other ancestors2000: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall11999: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor1991: 4 other ancestors1997: 1 other ancestor1995: 2 other ancestors1994: 1 other ancestor1988: 1 other ancestor1981: 1 other ancestor2004: 1 descendant clearedK833786 · Microprocessor Ventilator 7200 · Puritan Bennett Corp. · 1983×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K951264 (1996), K955324 (1996) K982454 · Bipap Vision Ventilatory Support · Respironics, Inc. · 1998 · recalledK023350 · Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics · Respironics California, Inc. · 2002 · Class I recall19801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 3 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall12 generations back: 11 other ancestors, 2 with a Class I recall23 generations back: 4 other ancestors4 generations back: 4 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 1 descendant K023350 · Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics · Respironics California, Inc. · 2002 · Class I recallK982454 · Bipap Vision Ventilatory Support · Respironics, Inc. · 1998 · recalledK955324 · Bipap S/T-D 30 System · Respironics, Inc. · 1996K951264 · Bipap Model S/T-D · Respironics, Inc. · 1996K833786 · Microprocessor Ventilator 7200 · Puritan Bennett Corp. · 1983−50
  1. Root · 5 generations backK833786 Microprocessor Ventilator 7200Puritan Bennett Corp. · 1983
  2. 4 generations backK951264 Bipap Model S/T-DRespironics, Inc. · 1996
  3. 3 generations backK955324 Bipap S/T-D 30 SystemRespironics, Inc. · 1996
  4. 2 generations backK982454 Bipap Vision Ventilatory SupportRespironics, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK023350 Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory MechanicsRespironics California, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled (Class I)
  6. This deviceK034040 Esprit Ventilator, Model V1000Respironics, Inc. · 2004
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK041412 Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000Respironics California, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K041412Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000Respironics California, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K833786Microprocessor Ventilator 7200Puritan Bennett Corp.1983—
−4K951264Bipap Model S/T-DRespironics, Inc.1996—
−3K955324Bipap S/T-D 30 SystemRespironics, Inc.1996—
−2K982454Bipap Vision Ventilatory SupportRespironics, Inc.19982
−1K023350Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory MechanicsRespironics California, Inc.2002Class I
0 (this device)K034040Esprit Ventilator, Model V1000Respironics, Inc.2004—
+1K041412Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000Respironics California, Inc.20046

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198110
198810
199140
199210
199410
199520
199610
199710
199832
199910
200021
200130
200210

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K034040, 1983–2004Source: 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? (4)

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
*K023350Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics
Summary page 1
…Diagnostic Spirometer per 21 CFR 868.1 Procode: CBK and BZG Predicate Devices: Esprit Ventilator (K023350/K981072) Bear 1000 Ventilator (K912619/A) Servo' Ventilator…
Respironics California, Inc.2002Class I
*K981072Esprit Ventilator
Summary page 1
…Diagnostic Spirometer per 21 CFR 868.1 Procode: CBK and BZG Predicate Devices: Esprit Ventilator (K023350/K981072) Bear 1000 Ventilator (K912619/A) Servo' Ventilator System…
Respironics, Inc.1998Class I
*K912619Bear 7 Ventilator
Summary page 1
…Procode: CBK and BZG Predicate Devices: Esprit Ventilator (K023350/K981072) Bear 1000 Ventilator (K912619/A) Servo' Ventilator System (K022132) Description of Device Modification: The VCV D…
Bear Medical Systems, Inc.1992—
*K022132Servo Ventilator System, Model 64 87 800 E407E
Summary page 1
…Esprit Ventilator (K023350/K981072) Bear 1000 Ventilator (K912619/A) Servo' Ventilator System (K022132) Description of Device Modification: The VCV Demand Flow Option is a software option for the currently marketed E…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2002—

Also cleared against K023350: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K041412Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000Respironics California, Inc.20040

Has anything in its family been recalled? (5 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Oct 29, 2014Class IIZ-0485-2015Device DesignIf the power supply fan mounting screws are installed incorrectly, the ends of the screws may touch the power supply printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and short to ground. This may prevent the ventilator to switch to battery power if…
Sep 17, 2014Class IZ-0008-2015Unknown/Undetermined by firmA failure of a specific component may prevent the ventilators from operating on AC power or transitioning back to AC power when operating on battery. Additionally, if a battery is not present or is depleted the ventilators will not…
Apr 22, 2009Not classifiedZ-1813-2009Device DesignThe recall was initiated because through routine product monitoring Respironics discovered that under certain conditions, when operating on AC line power, a portion of the current from the External Battery charger is erroneously diverted…
Jan 25, 2008Not classifiedZ-2002-2008Device DesignThis action is being taken to address power supply failures on the Esprit Ventilator which have occurred in some units. These failures, which were discovered through routine product monitoring, have been reported in countries that utilize…
Jan 25, 2008Not classifiedZ-2003-2008Device DesignThis action is being taken to address power supply failures on the Esprit Ventilator which have occurred in some units. These failures, which were discovered through routine product monitoring, have been reported in countries that utilize…
Jan 25, 2008Not classifiedZ-2004-2008Device DesignThis action is being taken to address power supply failures on the Esprit Ventilator which have occurred in some units. These failures, which were discovered through routine product monitoring, have been reported in countries that utilize…
Oct 29, 2007Class IIZ-2084-2013Device DesignThe power to the Esprit Display's Backlight is interrupted, causing the GUI to flicker or go dark and making the display unreadable.
Feb 20, 2002Not classifiedZ-1230-04OtherFlow sensors would exhibit drift.

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.

  • K023350Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory MechanicsRespironics California, Inc. · 2002 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K981072Esprit VentilatorRespironics, Inc. · 1998 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K001646Puritan-Bennett 840 Ventilator System with Neomode OptionPuritan Bennett Corp. · 2000 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K970460Nellcor Puritan Bennett, 840 Ventilator System (Model 840)Puritan Bennett Corp. · 1998 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
  • 8 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class; 4 have a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K041412 (Respironics California, Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K023350.

How does its category compare?

All CBK devices

CBK Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · CBK

4in 2025

2007: 112008: 182009: 122010: 142011: 132012: 172013: 52014: 52015: 72016: 42017: 62018: 42019: 82020: 52021: 62023: 52024: 92025: 42026 (partial year): 3
2007high 18 (2008) · low 0 (2022)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · CBK

163in 2025

2007: 142 days median2008: 115 days median2009: 122 days median2010: 150 days median2011: 192 days median2012: 207 days median2013: 277 days median2014: 439 days median2015: 266 days median2016: 323 days median2017: 280 days median2018: 183 days median2019: 435 days median2020: 176 days median2021: 267 days median2023: 309 days median2024: 203 days median2025: 163 days median2026 (partial year): 235 days median
2007high 439 (2014) · low 115 (2008)2026

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

Recalls per year · CBK

14in 2024

2007: 172008: 232009: 82010: 92011: 122012: 2, 1 Class I2013: 5, 2 Class I2014: 5, 4 Class I2015: 6, 4 Class I2016: 4, 1 Class I2017: 12018: 3, 3 Class I2019: 14, 13 Class I2020: 42021: 21, 19 Class I2022: 8, 4 Class I2023: 4, 3 Class I2024: 14, 14 Class I2026 (partial year): 15, 13 Class I
2007high 23 (2008) · low 0 (2025)2026

Class I (81 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · CBK

13,991in 2025

2007: 1,5312008: 1,9332009: 1,7662010: 1,7992011: 1,8772012: 5,5092013: 7,9212014: 7,6002015: 11,8762016: 16,0562017: 14,4512018: 9,8492019: 9,1002020: 11,0962021: 13,3222022: 15,9742023: 24,9282024: 20,3362025: 13,991
2007high 24,928 (2023) · low 1,531 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code CBK, 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
200711142171,531
200818115231,933
20091212281,766
20101415091,799
201113192121,877
2012172072 (1)5,509
201352775 (2)7,921
201454395 (4)7,600
201572666 (4)11,876
201643234 (1)16,056
20176280114,451
201841833 (3)9,849
2019843514 (13)9,100
20205176411,096
2021626721 (19)13,322
20220—8 (4)15,974
202353094 (3)24,928
2024920314 (14)20,336
20254163013,991
2026323515 (13)—

What is it indicated for?

The Esprit Ventilator with VCV Demand Flow Option is a microprocessor controlled, electrically powered, mechanical ventilator. It is intended for use by qualified medical personnel in providing continuous or intermittent ventilatory support to adult and pediatric patients as prescribed by a physician. The Esprit Ventilator is intended for use in either invasive or non-invasive applications.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K034040: Esprit Ventilator, Model V1000.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K034040

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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