510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPM-50 Pulse Oximeter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · DQA Oximeter
Cleared on Mar 30, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K001688 (Datex-Ohmeda, Inc., 2000) after a 183-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2000. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 30, 2006
- Review
- 183 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K001688 (2000). 13 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK001688 Datex-Ohmeda Tuffsat 3000 Pulse OximeterDatex-Ohmeda, Inc. · 2000
- This deviceK052693 PM-50 Pulse OximeterShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK061442 Pulse Oximeter, Model PM-50Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK072235 PM-50 Pulse Oximeter and VS-800 Vital Signs MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2007 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK172792 Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK132037 Vital Signs MonitorMindray North America · 2014 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK201468 Pulse OximeterShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2021
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K061442Pulse Oximeter, Model PM-50Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · cites it directly8descendants
- K072235PM-50 Pulse Oximeter and VS-800 Vital Signs MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2007 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K172792Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly3descendants
- K132037Vital Signs MonitorMindray North America · 2014 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K201468Pulse OximeterShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2021 · 2 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K001688 | Datex-Ohmeda Tuffsat 3000 Pulse Oximeter | Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K052693 | PM-50 Pulse Oximeter | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K061442 | Pulse Oximeter, Model PM-50 | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K072235 | PM-50 Pulse Oximeter and VS-800 Vital Signs Monitor | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2007 | 2 |
| +1 | K172792 | Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20 | Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K132037 | Vital Signs Monitor | Mindray North America | 2014 | 2 |
| +2 | K201468 | Pulse Oximeter | Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. | 2021 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K001688 | Datex-Ohmeda Tuffsat 3000 Pulse OximeterSummary page 1…Class I[ 21 CFR 870.2710 Ear Oximeter, Pulse Class II Legally Marketed Predicate Device: K001688 Datex-Ohmeda TuffSat 3000 Pulse Oximeter(by Datex-Ohmeda Inc.) MINDRAY'PROPRIETARY… | 2000 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 132 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
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 PM-50 Pulse Oximeter is a non-invasive, spot-check, oxygen saturation and pulse rate monitor. It operates only on battery power using existing PM-50 sensors labeled for patients ranging from neonates to adults.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K052693 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K052693: PM-50 Pulse Oximeter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052693
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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