# K041199: Medi-Pump Aspirator, Model 1615

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Thomas Industries
- Decided: Jun 1, 2004 after 25 days
- Product code: BTA (Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual Or Powered))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4780
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K944399 (1995). 1 ancestor in all.
4 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K944399: Medi-Pump, Thomas Industries (1995) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K112421: Emg Suction Unit (2011), 3 descendants of its own
- K182950: Acare Suction Unit (2019), 1 descendant of its own
- K250964: Protable Phlegm Suction Unit (JMA D01) (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K140031: Suction Pump (2014), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Medi-Pump 1615 aspirator is intended to be used to remove bodily fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory system. The aspirator is a prescription device intended for use in the home by professional home healthcare providers and non-professional caregivers.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K041199
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology