510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAC-1 Adapter Cable, 8 Pin and 12 Pin Philips
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Masimo Corporation · DQA Oximeter
Cleared on May 11, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K033349 (Masimo Corp., 2004) after a 97-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1997.
- Decided
- May 11, 2005
- Review
- 97 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K962603 (1997). 9 ancestors in all, the oldest K863784 (1986). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK962603 Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp. · 1997
- 4 generations backK973887 Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and…Masimo Corp. · 1998
- 3 generations backK982255 Model 2000 Pulse OximeterIvy Biomedical Systems, Inc. · 1998
- 2 generations backK991823 N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 1999
- 1 generation backK033349 AC-1 SP02 Adaptor Cable, Model AC-1Masimo Corp. · 2004
- This deviceK050252 AC-1 Adapter Cable, 8 Pin and 12 Pin PhilipsMasimo Corporation · 2005
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K962603 | Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & Cables | Masimo Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K973887 | Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and Cables | Masimo Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K982255 | Model 2000 Pulse Oximeter | Ivy Biomedical Systems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −2 | K991823 | N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395 | Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K033349 | AC-1 SP02 Adaptor Cable, Model AC-1 | Masimo Corp. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K050252 | AC-1 Adapter Cable, 8 Pin and 12 Pin Philips | Masimo Corporation | 2005 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K033349 | AC-1 SP02 Adaptor Cable, Model AC-1Summary page 1…Classification Name and Product Code: Cable, Transducer and Electrode (74DSA) (870.2900) Substantially Equivalent Devices: AC-i Adapter Cable - K033349 Device Description cable that allows th… | 2004 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 8 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- None of the 9 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K033349.
How does its category compare?
All DQA devicesDQA Oximeter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DQA
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQA
182in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQA
3in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQA
399in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQA, 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 | 20 | 122 | 6 | 325 |
| 2008 | 22 | 97 | 5 | 312 |
| 2009 | 35 | 117 | 29 | 281 |
| 2010 | 29 | 127 | 4 | 185 |
| 2011 | 15 | 195 | 1 | 164 |
| 2012 | 14 | 120 | 0 | 322 |
| 2013 | 15 | 182 | 0 | 468 |
| 2014 | 11 | 175 | 2 | 1,124 |
| 2015 | 13 | 158 | 1 | 2,082 |
| 2016 | 14 | 246 | 0 | 1,775 |
| 2017 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 1,190 |
| 2018 | 18 | 260 | 32 | 694 |
| 2019 | 19 | 158 | 0 | 548 |
| 2020 | 15 | 126 | 0 | 426 |
| 2021 | 10 | 174 | 0 | 553 |
| 2022 | 20 | 265 | 0 | 478 |
| 2023 | 13 | 317 | 0 | 392 |
| 2024 | 14 | 285 | 3 | 545 |
| 2025 | 15 | 182 | 0 | 399 |
| 2026 | 8 | 187 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The AC-I Adapter Cable, 8 pin and 12 pin Philips is indicated for the continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (measured by an SpO2 sensor) for use with adult, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, mobile, and home environments.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050252 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050252: AC-1 Adapter Cable, 8 Pin and 12 Pin Philips.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050252
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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