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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2014

Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000

K041412510(k) SpecialCleared Jun 18, 200422-day reviewClass II21 CFR 868.5895Recalls 6

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

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

Cleared on Jun 18, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K981072 (Respironics, Inc., 1998) and 5 other predicates after a 22-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1997. 6 of the 41 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. It has been recalled 6 times.

Decided
Jun 18, 2004
Review
22 days
Class
Class II
Product code
CBK
Recalls
6
Predicates
6

Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K962603 (1997). 40 ancestors in all, the oldest K811102 (1981). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 6 of the 41 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2004: 1 other ancestor, 1 with a Class I recall12002: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall12000: 4 other ancestors, 2 with a Class I recall21998: 5 other ancestors, 2 with a Class I recall21997: 2 other ancestors1996: 4 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor1991: 5 other ancestors2001: 3 other ancestors1999: 1 other ancestor1995: 2 other ancestors1994: 1 other ancestor1988: 1 other ancestor1981: 1 other ancestor1983: 1 other ancestorK962603 · Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & Cables · Masimo Corp. · 1997K973887 · Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and Cables · Masimo Corp. · 1998K982255 · Model 2000 Pulse Oximeter · Ivy Biomedical Systems, Inc. · 1998K991823 · N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395 · Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 1999K993979 · MARSPO2, Model 2001 · Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. · 2000 · recalledK030886 · Nico with Mars, Model 7300 · Respironics Novametrix, Inc. · 2003 · recalled198019851990199520002005
  1. Root · 6 generations backK962603 Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp. · 1997
  2. 5 generations backK973887 Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and…Masimo Corp. · 1998
  3. 4 generations backK982255 Model 2000 Pulse OximeterIvy Biomedical Systems, Inc. · 1998
  4. 3 generations backK991823 N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 1999
  5. 2 generations backK993979 MARSPO2, Model 2001Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
  6. 1 generation backK030886 Nico with Mars, Model 7300Respironics Novametrix, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
  7. This deviceK041412 Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000Respironics California, Inc. · 2004

Class I recalls in this family

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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−6K962603Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp.1997—
−5K973887Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and CablesMasimo Corp.1998—
−4K982255Model 2000 Pulse OximeterIvy Biomedical Systems, Inc.1998—
−3K991823N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc.1999—
−2K993979MARSPO2, Model 2001Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc.20001
−1K030886Nico with Mars, Model 7300Respironics Novametrix, Inc.20038
0 (this device)K041412Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000Respironics California, Inc.2004—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198110
198310
198810
199150
199210
199410
199520
199640
199720
199852
199910
200042
200130
200221
200411
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K041412, 1997–2004Source: 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? (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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K981072Esprit Ventilator
Summary page 1
…ication: Class II Continuous Ventilator (per 21 CFR 868.5895) Predicate Respironics Esprit Ventilator K981072 K001208, Devices: K023350, K034040…
Respironics, Inc.1998Class I
*K001208Espirt
Summary page 1
…Class II Continuous Ventilator (per 21 CFR 868.5895) Predicate Respironics Esprit Ventilator K981072 K001208, Devices: K023350, K034040 Infraso…
Respironics, Inc.2000Class I
*K023350Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics
Summary page 1
…868.5895) Predicate Respironics Esprit Ventilator K981072 K001208, Devices: K023350, K034040 Infrasonics Adult Star Ventilator K964543 NICO Mon…
Respironics California, Inc.2002Class I
*K034040Esprit Ventilator, Model V1000
Summary page 1
…Predicate Respironics Esprit Ventilator K981072 K001208, Devices: K023350, K034040 Infrasonics Adult Star Ventilator K964543 NICO Monitor…
Respironics, Inc.2004Class I
*K964543Infrasonics Adult Ventilator Trending Option
Summary page 1
…2 K001208, Devices: K023350, K034040 Infrasonics Adult Star Ventilator K964543 NICO Monitor K030886 6.1 Device Description: The…
Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc.1997—
*K030886Nico with Mars, Model 7300
Summary page 1
…K023350, K034040 Infrasonics Adult Star Ventilator K964543 NICO Monitor K030886 6.1 Device Description: The NICO-Esprit Interface is a software upgrade to the Esprit Ventilator, which…
Respironics Novametrix, Inc.20038

Also cleared against K981072: 9 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 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…
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.

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.

  • K034040Esprit Ventilator, Model V1000Respironics, Inc. · 2004 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K023350Esprit Ventilator with Respiratory MechanicsRespironics California, Inc. · 2002 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2002 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K001208EspirtRespironics, Inc. · 2000 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
  • K981072Esprit VentilatorRespironics, Inc. · 1998 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 1998 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
  • K001646Puritan-Bennett 840 Ventilator System with Neomode OptionPuritan Bennett Corp. · 2000 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 7 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
  • 15 of the 40 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
  • 9 other devices also cite its predicate K981072.

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 is a microprocessor controlled, electrically powered, mechanical ventilator. It is intended for use by qualified medical personnel in providing continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for 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. “K041412: Esprit Ventilator with Nico-Esprit Interface Option, Model V1000.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K041412

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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