# K050142: Resmed Meridian Mask

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Resmed, Ltd.
- Decided: Mar 1, 2005 after 36 days
- Product code: BZD (Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5905
- 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 K961783 (1996). 1 ancestor in all.
28 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
5 of 30 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K961783: Sullivan Vpap II ST Nasal Vpap System, Resmed, Ltd. (1996) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K071808: Mirage Micro (2007), 27 descendants of its own
- K072940: Mirage Micro (2007), 26 descendants of its own
- K102746: Mirage FX (2010), 19 descendants of its own
- K123979: Quattro Air (2013), 9 descendants of its own
- K123789: Swift FX Nano (2013), 8 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Meridian Nasal Mask is intended for Single Patient multi-use by adult patients (>661b/30Kg) prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel therapy in hospitals, clinics and/or home environments.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K050142
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology