510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCpap Humidifier, Model HC238JHU
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)
Cleared on May 25, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K040941 (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd., 2004) after a 44-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1995. 25 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 25, 2005
- Review
- 44 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K952292 (1995). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K915460 (1993). 25 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK952292 Puritan-Bennett Companion Nasal Cpap SystemPuritan Bennett Corp. · 1995
- 3 generations backK961626 Solo Cpap SystemRespironics, Inc. · 1996
- 2 generations backK973161 Cpap Humidifier (HC 200)Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. · 1998
- 1 generation backK040941 Cpap Humidifier, Model HC234 (and Related Accessories)Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2004
- This deviceK050904 Cpap Humidifier, Model HC238JHUFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 24 of its ownK063036 Opus HC482 Direct Nasal MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 15 of its ownK080209 Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Zest Nasal MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 14 of its ownK083832 Zest Nasal MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK120027 Pilairo Nasal Pillows MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK161412 F&P Brevida™ Nasal Pillows MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2017
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 25 · See all- K063036Opus HC482 Direct Nasal MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2006 · cites it directly24descendants
- K080209Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Zest Nasal MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2008 · 2 generations on15descendants
- K083832Zest Nasal MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2009 · 2 generations on14descendants
- K120027Pilairo Nasal Pillows MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited · 2012 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K161412F&P Brevida™ Nasal Pillows MaskFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2017 · 3 generations on6descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K952292 | Puritan-Bennett Companion Nasal Cpap System | Puritan Bennett Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −3 | K961626 | Solo Cpap System | Respironics, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K973161 | Cpap Humidifier (HC 200) | Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K040941 | Cpap Humidifier, Model HC234 (and Related Accessories) | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K050904 | Cpap Humidifier, Model HC238JHU | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K063036 | Opus HC482 Direct Nasal Mask | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K080209 | Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Zest Nasal Mask | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K083832 | Zest Nasal Mask | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K120027 | Pilairo Nasal Pillows Mask | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K161412 | F&P Brevida™ Nasal Pillows Mask | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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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- #1 K250624 myAirscore 15.7 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040941 | Cpap Humidifier, Model HC234 (and Related Accessories)Summary page 1…PPB) - BZD Anesthesiology Devices, 21 CFR §868.5905 (Class II) Predicate Device: Fisher & Paykel, HC234 CPAP Humidifier, K040941 This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §80… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (25)
See all 251 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K063036 | Opus HC482 Direct Nasal Mask | 2006 | 24 |
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 10 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- None of the 7 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K063036 (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd., 2006) has gone furthest, with 24 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K040941.
How does its category compare?
All BZD devicesBZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · BZD
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · BZD
189in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · BZD
8in 2023
Class I (13 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · BZD
60,279in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code BZD, 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 | 21 | 83 | 29 | 65 |
| 2008 | 17 | 108 | 2 | 67 |
| 2009 | 23 | 90 | 1 | 147 |
| 2010 | 12 | 122 | 0 | 143 |
| 2011 | 23 | 125 | 1 | 189 |
| 2012 | 21 | 133 | 0 | 139 |
| 2013 | 23 | 127 | 0 | 82 |
| 2014 | 14 | 172 | 0 | 86 |
| 2015 | 11 | 224 | 0 | 114 |
| 2016 | 12 | 217 | 0 | 118 |
| 2017 | 5 | 221 | 0 | 148 |
| 2018 | 5 | 280 | 0 | 101 |
| 2019 | 6 | 231 | 4 (4) | 188 |
| 2020 | 6 | 137 | 0 | 126 |
| 2021 | 6 | 192 | 0 | 6,066 |
| 2022 | 4 | 253 | 0 | 90,768 |
| 2023 | 5 | 204 | 8 (7) | 27,987 |
| 2024 | 10 | 132 | 0 | 68,262 |
| 2025 | 7 | 189 | 0 | 60,279 |
| 2026 | 10 | 214 | 2 (2) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The HC238 CPAP Humidifier is used to assist with patient breathing while sleeping, for the purpose of treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This is by the delivery of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in order to prevent airway obstruction. The addition of heated respiratory humidification to this therapy relieves the drying and irritating effects on the patient airways, which may arise from use of a CPAP system.
The HC238 CPAP Humidifier is for use on adult, spontaneously breathing (non-ventilator dependant) patients at home or in the sleep laboratory.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050904 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050904: Cpap Humidifier, Model HC238JHU.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050904
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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