510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLifepak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. · MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Cleared on Jul 1, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K040775 (Medtronic Physio-Control Corp., 2004) and 6 other predicates after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1993. 2 of the 38 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 1, 2004
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class III
- Product code
- MKJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 7
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K921669 (1993). 28 ancestors in all, the oldest K802288 (1980). 9 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly. 2 of the 38 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 7 generations backK921669 Marquette SL Series Transport Remote AcquisitionMarquette Electronics, Inc. · 1993
- 6 generations backK964750 Eagle 4000 Patient MonitorMarquette Electronics, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations backK973486 Life Pak 12Physio-Control Corp. · 1998 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK991910 Lifepak 12 BiphasicPhysio-Control Corp. · 1999 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK012274 Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 20 Defibrillator/Monitor/PacemakerMedtronic Physio-Control Corp. · 2002 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK033275 Lifepak 12, 20, 500, CR PlusMedtronic Physio-Control Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK040775 Lifepak 12Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK041459 Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/MonitorMedtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK063510 Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/MonitorMedtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK082937 Lifepak 15 Monitor/DefibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK103567 Lifepak 15 Monitor/DefibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK142430 LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled (Class I)
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK240162 LIFEPAK® 35 AC Power Adapter (41335-000001)Stryker Physio-Control · 2024
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Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K063510Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/MonitorMedtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly7descendants
- K082937Lifepak 15 Monitor/DefibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly5descendants
- K103567Lifepak 15 Monitor/DefibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2011 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K142430LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K240162LIFEPAK® 35 AC Power Adapter (41335-000001)Stryker Physio-Control · 2024 · 3 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K921669 | Marquette SL Series Transport Remote Acquisition | Marquette Electronics, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −6 | K964750 | Eagle 4000 Patient Monitor | Marquette Electronics, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K973486 | Life Pak 12 | Physio-Control Corp. | 1998 | 3 |
| −4 | K991910 | Lifepak 12 Biphasic | Physio-Control Corp. | 1999 | 3 |
| −3 | K012274 | Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 20 Defibrillator/Monitor/Pacemaker | Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. | 2002 | 17 |
| −2 | K033275 | Lifepak 12, 20, 500, CR Plus | Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. | 2003 | 1 |
| −1 | K040775 | Lifepak 12 | Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. | 2004 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K041459 | Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor | Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K063510 | Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor | Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. | 2007 | 2 |
| +1 | K082937 | Lifepak 15 Monitor/Defibrillator | Physio-Control, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| +2 | K103567 | Lifepak 15 Monitor/Defibrillator | Physio-Control, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K142430 | LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator | Physio-Control, Inc. | 2014 | Class I |
| +3 | K240162 | LIFEPAK® 35 AC Power Adapter (41335-000001) | Stryker Physio-Control | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 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.
2 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against? (7)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040775 | Lifepak 12Summary page 1…nd functions of the modified LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99),… | 2004 |
| * | K033275 | Lifepak 12, 20, 500, CR PlusSummary page 1…modified LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99), K973486 (01/09/98… | 2003 |
| * | K010918 | Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor SystemSummary page 1…defibrillator are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99), K973486 (01/09/98). Description:… | 2001 |
| * | K002445 | Lifepak 12DEFIBERLLATOR/Monitor SeriesSummary page 1…bstantially equivalent to the previously cleared LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99), K973486 (01/09/98). Description: The LIFEPAK 12 defibri… | 2001 |
| * | K990338 | Nibp and CO2 Options for the Physio-Control Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor SystemSummary page 1…nt to the previously cleared LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99), K973486 (01/09/98). Description: The LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor is a… | 1999 |
| * | K991910 | Lifepak 12 BiphasicSummary page 1…cleared LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99), K973486 (01/09/98). Description: The LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor is a complete acute cardi… | 1999 |
| * | K973486 | Life Pak 12Summary page 1…tor, 510(k) numbers K040775 (04/23/04), K033275 (11/06/03), K010918 (03/26/01), K002445 (01/31/01), K990338 (09/01/99), K991910 (06/03/99), K973486 (01/09/98). Description: The LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor is a complete acute cardiac response system,… | 1998 |
What descends from it? (9)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (2 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
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.
- K130454Lifepak 20 Defibrillator/Monitor, Lifepak 20E Defibrillator/MonitorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2013 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K142430LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillatorPhysio-Control, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2014 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 13 of the 28 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K063510 (Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc., 2007) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K040775.
How does its category compare?
All MKJ devicesMKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MKJ
48in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MKJ
156in 2015
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MKJ
1in 2025
Class I (23 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MKJ
13,315in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MKJ, 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 | 7 | 69 | 12 | 3,958 |
| 2008 | 13 | 141 | 24 | 4,752 |
| 2009 | 8 | 165 | 37 | 6,782 |
| 2010 | 4 | 250 | 35 | 7,399 |
| 2011 | 11 | 36 | 7 | 8,170 |
| 2012 | 10 | 197 | 5 (1) | 9,732 |
| 2013 | 7 | 191 | 4 | 14,955 |
| 2014 | 11 | 196 | 24 (15) | 15,399 |
| 2015 | 6 | 156 | 1 | 16,129 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 2 (1) | 17,062 |
| 2017 | 4 | — | 6 (4) | 16,684 |
| 2018 | 20 | — | 3 | 16,591 |
| 2019 | 25 | — | 6 (2) | 16,861 |
| 2020 | 52 | — | 2 | 16,197 |
| 2021 | 41 | — | 4 | 16,300 |
| 2022 | 19 | — | 3 | 14,867 |
| 2023 | 24 | — | 11 | 13,766 |
| 2024 | 27 | — | 5 | 15,109 |
| 2025 | 48 | — | 1 | 13,315 |
| 2026 | 31 | — | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
AED mode is to be used only on patients in cardiopulmonary arrest. The patient must be unconscious, pulseless, and not breathing spontaneously before using the defibrillator to analyze the patient's ECG rhythm. In AED mode, the LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor is not intended for use on pediatric patients less than 8 years old. Manual Defibrillation is indicated for the termination of certain potentially fatal arrhythmias, such as ventricular…
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AED mode is to be used only on patients in cardiopulmonary arrest. The patient must be unconscious, pulseless, and not breathing spontaneously before using the defibrillator to analyze the patient's ECG rhythm. In AED mode, the LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor is not intended for use on pediatric patients less than 8 years old.
Manual Defibrillation is indicated for the termination of certain potentially fatal arrhythmias, such as ventricular fibrillation and symptomatic ventricular tachycardia. Energy delivered in the synchronized mode is a method for treating atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and, in relatively stable patients, ventricular tachycardia.
Noninvasive Pacing is indicated for patients with symptomatic bradycardia or asystole.
12-Lead Electrocardiographv is useful in the early detection and prompt treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Pulse Oximetry is used to check the saturation of oxygen in arterial blood. It is indicated for use in any patient who is at risk of developing hypoxernia.
Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring is indicated for detection in trends of hypertension or hypotension. These include patient conditions indicated by abnormalities in various physiologic parameters such as shock, evaluation of perfusion during dysrhythrnias, major fluid shifts, evaluation of response to fluid therapy, and titration of vasoactive and cardiotonic drugs. Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring may be useful during ECG monitoring or for post-defibrillation recovery analysis.
End-Tidal C02 monitoring is indicated for detection of trends in the level of expired C02. It is used for monitoring breathing efficacy in acute cardiopulmonary care, for example, to determine if adequate compressions are being performed during CPR or to rapidly detect whether an endotracheal tube has been placed successfully.
Invasive Pressure Monitorin2 is indicatcd for use in measuring arterial, venous, intracranial and other physiological pressures using an invasive catheter system with a compatible transducer.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K041459 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K041459: Lifepak 12 Defibrillator/Monitor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K041459
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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