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Philips 12-Lead Algorithm

K052049510(k) SpecialCleared Aug 26, 200528-day reviewClass II21 CFR 870.2340

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

Philips Medical Systems · DPS Electrocardiograph

Cleared on Aug 26, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K020708 (Philips Medical Systems, Inc., 2002) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1990. 7 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Aug 26, 2005
Review
28 days
Class
Class II
Product code
DPS
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K895520 (1990). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2013: 1 descendant cleared2008: 1 descendant cleared2010: 1 descendant cleared2016: 2 descendants cleared2015: 2 descendants clearedK895520 · Pagewriter Xli M1700A & Pagewriter XL M1701A · Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1990K020708 · Philips Pagewriter Touch Cardiograph, Model M5000A Series · Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · recalled1990200020102020
Descendants, by generation 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 4 descendants K020708 · Philips Pagewriter Touch Cardiograph, Model M5000A Series · Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · recalledK895520 · Pagewriter Xli M1700A & Pagewriter XL M1701A · Hewlett-Packard Co. · 19900
  1. Root · 2 generations backK895520 Pagewriter Xli M1700A & Pagewriter XL M1701AHewlett-Packard Co. · 1990
  2. 1 generation backK020708 Philips Pagewriter Touch Cardiograph, Model M5000A SeriesPhilips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
  3. This deviceK052049 Philips 12-Lead AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems · 2005
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK073376 Philips Ecg AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems · 2008
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK101521 ST/AR ST and Arrhythmia Software Model: Release K.OPhilips Medical Systems · 2010
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK150352 V Series Monitoring System (including V12 and V21 Monitors)Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2015
  7. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK153448 Passport Series Patient Monitors (Including Passport 8, Passport 12)Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2016 · Recalled
  8. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK151812 Patient Monitors Various ModelsPhilips Medical Systems · 2016

Showing 5 of 7 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2008: 12010: 12013: 12015: 22016: 2
2008high 2 (2015) · low 0 (2009)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 7 · See all
  • K073376Philips Ecg AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems · 2008 · cites it directly5descendants
  • K101521ST/AR ST and Arrhythmia Software Model: Release K.OPhilips Medical Systems · 2010 · 2 generations on4descendants
  • K150352V Series Monitoring System (including V12 and V21 Monitors)Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2015 · 3 generations on1descendant
  • K153448Passport Series Patient Monitors (Including Passport 8, Passport 12)Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2016 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K151812Patient Monitors Various ModelsPhilips Medical Systems · 2016 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K895520Pagewriter Xli M1700A & Pagewriter XL M1701AHewlett-Packard Co.1990—
−1K020708Philips Pagewriter Touch Cardiograph, Model M5000A SeriesPhilips Medical Systems, Inc.20022
0 (this device)K052049Philips 12-Lead AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems2005—
+1K073376Philips Ecg AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems2008—
+2K101521ST/AR ST and Arrhythmia Software Model: Release K.OPhilips Medical Systems2010—
+3K150352V Series Monitoring System (including V12 and V21 Monitors)Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.2015—
+3K153448Passport Series Patient Monitors (Including Passport 8, Passport 12)Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.20162
+3K151812Patient Monitors Various ModelsPhilips Medical Systems2016—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200810
201010
201310
201520
201620
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K052049, 1990–2016Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K020708Philips Pagewriter Touch Cardiograph, Model M5000A Series
Summary page 2
…PHILIPS 4. The new device is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared M5000A Series Cardiograph with Philips 12-Lead Algorithm cleared under K020708. 5. The new device has the same Indications for Use as the legally marketed predicate device. 6. The new device has the sam…
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.20022

Also cleared against K020708: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (7)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K073376Philips Ecg AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems20085
K132068Philips DXL 12/16-Lead Ecg AlgorithmPhilips Medical Systems20130

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 15 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11.8 years on median.
  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K073376 (Philips Medical Systems, 2008) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K020708.

How does its category compare?

All DPS devices

DPS Electrocardiograph: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · DPS

6in 2025

2007: 112008: 132009: 142010: 112011: 222012: 122013: 102014: 112015: 82016: 112017: 92018: 142019: 32020: 62021: 52022: 62023: 102024: 82025: 62026 (partial year): 6
2007high 22 (2011) · low 3 (2019)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · DPS

163in 2025

2007: 87 days median2008: 31 days median2009: 84 days median2010: 104 days median2011: 154 days median2012: 117 days median2013: 134 days median2014: 253 days median2015: 178 days median2016: 229 days median2017: 177 days median2018: 221 days median2019: 178 days median2020: 224 days median2021: 135 days median2022: 244 days median2023: 236 days median2024: 260 days median2025: 163 days median2026 (partial year): 258 days median
2007high 260 (2024) · low 31 (2008)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · DPS

3in 2025

2007: 22009: 12010: 22011: 12019: 92020: 22021: 12022: 12023: 32024: 4, 1 Class I2025: 32026 (partial year): 4
2007high 9 (2019) · low 0 (2008)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · DPS

55in 2025

2007: 92008: 172009: 142010: 212011: 1212012: 562013: 152014: 152015: 302016: 122017: 152018: 192019: 272020: 592021: 242022: 592023: 542024: 642025: 55
2007high 121 (2011) · low 9 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code DPS, 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
2007118729
20081331017
20091484114
201011104221
2011221541121
201212117056
201310134015
201411253015
20158178030
201611229012
20179177015
201814221019
20193178927
20206224259
20215135124
20226244159
202310236354
202482604 (1)64
20256163355
202662584—

What is it indicated for?

To analyze multi-channel ECG signals from adult and pediatric patients with algorithms that provide measurements, data presentations, graphical presentations and interpretations for review by the user. The interpreted ECG with measurements and interpretive statements is offered to the clinician on an advisory basis only. It is to be used in conjunction with the clinician's knowledge of the patient, the results of the physical examination, the ECG…

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To analyze multi-channel ECG signals from adult and pediatric patients with algorithms that provide measurements, data presentations, graphical presentations and interpretations for review by the user.

The interpreted ECG with measurements and interpretive statements is offered to the clinician on an advisory basis only. It is to be used in conjunction with the clinician's knowledge of the patient, the results of the physical examination, the ECG tracings, and other clinical findings. A qualified physician is asked to overread and validate (or change) the computer generated ECG interpretation.

Where the clinician decides to evaluate the electrocardiogram of adult and pediatric patients as part of decisions regarding possible diagnosis, potential treatment, effectiveness of treatment or to rule-out causes for symptoms.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K052049: Philips 12-Lead Algorithm.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052049

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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