510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Carematix Wellness System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Carematix, Inc. · DRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency
Cleared on Jun 2, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K023749 (Philips Medical Systems, 2002) and 5 other predicates after a 49-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1987. 86 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 2, 2004
- Review
- 49 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K864318 (1987). 17 ancestors in all, the oldest K790130 (1979). 86 later devices descend from it, 16 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK864318 The Buddy System/Health Information SystemThe Buddy Systems, Inc. · 1987
- 5 generations backK952979 Hanc NetworkHealthtech Services Corp. · 1996
- 4 generations backK964408 Poseidon Cardiac Monitoring System (PCMS)Instromedix, Inc. · 1997
- 3 generations backK993169 Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver…Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 2 generations backK023749 The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 1 generation backK031840 Carematix Wellness SystemCarematix, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK040966 Modification to Carematix Wellness SystemCarematix, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 45 of its ownK050929 The Hermes SystemPalaistra Systems, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 45 of its ownK042273 Modification to Health Buddy with Device ConnectivityHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 40 of its ownK050567 Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 39 of its ownK060843 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 35 of its ownK062215 Confidant 2.0Confidant, Inc. · 2006
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 86 · See all- K050929The Hermes SystemPalaistra Systems, Inc. · 2005 · cites it directly45descendants
- K042273Modification to Health Buddy with Device ConnectivityHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly45descendants
- K050567Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2005 · cites it directly40descendants
- K060843Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly39descendants
- K062215Confidant 2.0Confidant, Inc. · 2006 · 2 generations on35descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K864318 | The Buddy System/Health Information System | The Buddy Systems, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −5 | K952979 | Hanc Network | Healthtech Services Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K964408 | Poseidon Cardiac Monitoring System (PCMS) | Instromedix, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −3 | K993169 | Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver, Model 3810A | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K023749 | The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation (M310A/12B) | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K031840 | Carematix Wellness System | Carematix, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K040966 | Modification to Carematix Wellness System | Carematix, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K050929 | The Hermes System | Palaistra Systems, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K042273 | Modification to Health Buddy with Device Connectivity | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K050567 | Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K060843 | Modification to Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K062215 | Confidant 2.0 | Confidant, Inc. | 2006 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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? (6)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K023749 | The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation (M310A/12B)Summary page 1…ommon/Usual Name: Telemedicine system 2. Equivalent legally marketed devices: This product is similar in function to the M3810a Philips Telemonitoring System, K023749 and Hewlett Packard Company Model 3810A, K993169; AvidCare Series 100 Telemanagement System, K011779; AvidCare Corpor… | 2002 |
| * | K993169 | Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver, Model 3810ASummary page 1…t legally marketed devices: This product is similar in function to the M3810a Philips Telemonitoring System, K023749 and Hewlett Packard Company Model 3810A, K993169; AvidCare Series 100 Telemanagement System, K011779; AvidCare Corporation Home Health Monitoring System, K010029; Viterion… | 1999 |
| * | K011779 | Avidcare Series 100 Telemanagement SystemSummary page 1…in function to the M3810a Philips Telemonitoring System, K023749 and Hewlett Packard Company Model 3810A, K993169; AvidCare Series 100 Telemanagement System, K011779; AvidCare Corporation Home Health Monitoring System, K010029; Viterion 100 Telehealth Monitor, K030419; Carematix Wel… | 2001 |
| * | K010029 | Home Health Monitoring SystemSummary page 1…749 and Hewlett Packard Company Model 3810A, K993169; AvidCare Series 100 Telemanagement System, K011779; AvidCare Corporation Home Health Monitoring System, K010029; Viterion 100 Telehealth Monitor, K030419; Carematix Wellness System, K031840. The Carematix Wellness System only use… | 2001 |
| * | K030419 | Viterion 100 Telehealth MonitorSummary page 1…K993169; AvidCare Series 100 Telemanagement System, K011779; AvidCare Corporation Home Health Monitoring System, K010029; Viterion 100 Telehealth Monitor, K030419; Carematix Wellness System, K031840. The Carematix Wellness System only uses sensor devices already cleared with 510(k) app… | 2003 |
| * | K031840 | Carematix Wellness SystemSummary page 1…management System, K011779; AvidCare Corporation Home Health Monitoring System, K010029; Viterion 100 Telehealth Monitor, K030419; Carematix Wellness System, K031840. The Carematix Wellness System only uses sensor devices already cleared with 510(k) approvals; OR provides adaptors f… | 2003 |
| † | K004050 | Panasonic Tele-Homecare System | 2001 |
What descends from it? (86)
See all 8616 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K050929 | The Hermes System | 2005 | 45 |
| K042273 | Modification to Health Buddy with Device Connectivity | 2004 | 45 |
| K050567 | Health Buddy Appliance | 2005 | 40 |
| K060843 | Modification to Health Buddy Appliance | 2006 | 39 |
| K063612 | Modification to Health Buddy Appliance | 2006 | 30 |
| K051470 | Remote Care Management Systems (RCMS) | 2005 | 21 |
| K092635 | Alcatel-Lucent Teleheath Manager | 2009 | 9 |
| K113446 | Vignet Telehealth Manager | 2012 | 8 |
| K073038 | Carematix Wellness System, Model CWS-5000.1-B | 2008 | 6 |
| K052608 | Telephone Based BL Healthcare Remote Care Management System (RCMS) | 2006 | 5 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 2 of the 17 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K050929 (Palaistra Systems, Inc., 2005) has gone furthest, with 45 descendants of its own.
- 9 other devices also cite its predicate K023749.
How does its category compare?
All DRG devicesDRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DRG
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DRG
127in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DRG
3in 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DRG
52in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DRG, 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 | 6 | 63 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 13 | 94 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 | 68 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 | 104 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 | 103 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 | 146 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 | 177 | 0 | 97 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 131 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 182 |
| 2017 | 7 | 98 | 0 | 484 |
| 2018 | 6 | 220 | 0 | 166 |
| 2019 | 5 | 122 | 0 | 70 |
| 2020 | 6 | 159 | 0 | 82 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 107 |
| 2022 | 6 | 287 | 0 | 43 |
| 2023 | 4 | 212 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 3 | 125 | 0 | 26 |
| 2025 | 3 | 127 | 0 | 52 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Carematix Wellness System is a physiological monitoring system. The system collects, accumulates and transmits patient vital signs and other physiological data from a patient who may be remote from the healthcare practitioner to the practitioner. It is intended for patient home use for the following and can record physiological information such as: * Non-invasive blood pressure measurement; * Blood glucose level using a Glucometer; * Patient weight…
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The Carematix Wellness System is a physiological monitoring system. The system collects, accumulates and transmits patient vital signs and other physiological data from a patient who may be remote from the healthcare practitioner to the practitioner. It is intended for patient home use for the following and can record physiological information such as:
* Non-invasive blood pressure measurement;
* Blood glucose level using a Glucometer;
* Patient weight using a stand-on electronic scale
• Pulse rate measurement;
* Blood hemoglobin oxygen saturation (%SPO2) using a digital Pulse Oximeter;
• Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (LNR) measurement using an in-home coagulation measurement system;
• Body temperature measurement using a digital thermometer;
• Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) and Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV) measurements using an electronic peak flow meter;
The results of these measurements are transmitted to a computer monitoring station in a clinical setting via common telephone lines from the patient's home setting.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K040966 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K040966: Modification to Carematix Wellness System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K040966
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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