510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEthox Surgi-Cuf Adult Disposable Blood Pressure Cuffs
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ethox Corp. · DXQ Blood Pressure Cuff
Cleared on Mar 15, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K883977 (Ethox Corp., 1989) after a 38-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1989. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 15, 2004
- Review
- 38 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DXQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K883977 (1989). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K061962Surgi-Cuf Reusable, RS SeriesEthox International · 2006 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K883977 | Surgi-Cuf Sterile/Non-Sterile Disposable | Ethox Corp. | 1989 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K040286 | Ethox Surgi-Cuf Adult Disposable Blood Pressure Cuffs | Ethox Corp. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K061962 | Surgi-Cuf Reusable, RS Series | Ethox International | 2006 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new DXQ device
- #1 K254287 Medline Reusable Blood Pressure Cuffscore 13.4 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K883977 | Surgi-Cuf Sterile/Non-Sterile DisposableSummary page 1…716-842-4040 E-Mail: 2. Equivalent legally marketed device Blood-Pressure Cuff: Ethox Corp. SURGI- info~ethoxcorp.com CUF® Adult Blood Pressure Cuffs, K883977 Web Site: www.ethoxcorp.corn 3. Indications for use (Intended Use): This device is intended for use in conju… | 1989 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K061962 | Surgi-Cuf Reusable, RS Series | 2006 | 0 |
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 DXQ devicesDXQ Blood Pressure Cuff: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DXQ
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DXQ
174in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DXQ
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DXQ
20in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DXQ, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 | 118 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 121 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 | 102 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 4 | 105 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 | 59 | 0 | 23 |
| 2016 | 4 | 217 | 0 | 50 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 67 |
| 2018 | 5 | 225 | 0 | 44 |
| 2019 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 41 |
| 2020 | 3 | 207 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 105 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 4 | 105 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 | 79 | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2025 | 3 | 174 | 1 | 20 |
| 2026 | 4 | 102 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
A non-sterile disposable inflatable bladder and tube set for use in conjunction with a variety of blood pressure monitoring systems for determination of a persons blood pressure.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K040286 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K040286: Ethox Surgi-Cuf Adult Disposable Blood Pressure Cuffs.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K040286
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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