510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNova Max Blood Glucose Monitor System, 90001,90002
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nova Biomedical Corp. · NBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter
Cleared on Jun 13, 2007 after a 138-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 1 of the 17 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 16 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 13, 2007
- Review
- 138 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NBW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
16 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly. 1 of the 17 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- This deviceK070255 Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor System, 90001,90002Nova Biomedical Corp. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK091547 Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitor System, Nova Max…Nova Biomedical Corp. · 2010 · Recalled (Class I)
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK112638 Nova Max One Blood Glucose Monitor, Nova Max One Blood Glucose Test…Nova Biomedical Corporation · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK161738 FORA ADVANCED GD40 and FORA ADVANCED GD40 pro Blood Glucose and…Taidoc Technology Corporation · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK170463 KetoSens Blood B-Ketone Monitoring System, KetoSens Multi Blood…I-Sens, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK160156 StatStrip Xpress Blood Glucose Monitoring SystemNova Biomedical Corporation · 2016
Showing 5 of 16 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K091547 Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitor…cites it directly · 2010
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 16 · See all- K091547Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitor System, Nova Max Plus B-Ketone Control…Nova Biomedical Corp. · 2010 · cites it directly10descendants
- K112638Nova Max One Blood Glucose Monitor, Nova Max One Blood Glucose Test StripsNova Biomedical Corporation · 2012 · cites it directly3descendants
- K161738FORA ADVANCED GD40 and FORA ADVANCED GD40 pro Blood Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitoring…Taidoc Technology Corporation · 2016 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K170463KetoSens Blood B-Ketone Monitoring System, KetoSens Multi Blood B-Ketone Monitoring SystemI-Sens, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K160156StatStrip Xpress Blood Glucose Monitoring SystemNova Biomedical Corporation · 2016 · cites it directly1descendant
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K070255 | Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor System, 90001,90002 | Nova Biomedical Corp. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K091547 | Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitor System, Nova Max Plus… | Nova Biomedical Corp. | 2010 | Class I |
| +1 | K112638 | Nova Max One Blood Glucose Monitor, Nova Max One Blood Glucose Test Strips | Nova Biomedical Corporation | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K161738 | FORA ADVANCED GD40 and FORA ADVANCED GD40 pro Blood Glucose and ß-Ketone… | Taidoc Technology Corporation | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K170463 | KetoSens Blood B-Ketone Monitoring System, KetoSens Multi Blood B-Ketone… | I-Sens, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K160156 | StatStrip Xpress Blood Glucose Monitoring System | Nova Biomedical Corporation | 2016 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new NBW device
- #1 K260545 CONTOUR® PLUS BLUE Blood Glucose Monitoring…score 14.6 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (16)
See all 164 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K091547 | Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitor System, Nova Max Plus B-Ketone Control… Class I | 2010 | 10 |
| K112638 | Nova Max One Blood Glucose Monitor, Nova Max One Blood Glucose Test Strips | 2012 | 3 |
| K160156 | StatStrip Xpress Blood Glucose Monitoring System | 2016 | 1 |
| K101633 | Nova Max Plus Glocose and B-Ketone Control Solution-Mid, High | 2010 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K091547Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitor System, Nova Max Plus B-Ketone Control Solutions, Nova Max…Nova Biomedical Corp. · 2010 · Cites it directly · ◆ in the 2010 descendants bar of FIG. 110 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K091547 (Nova Biomedical Corp., 2010) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All NBW devicesNBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NBW
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NBW
243in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NBW
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NBW
4,745in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NBW, 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 | 29 | 85 | 9 | 7,991 |
| 2008 | 37 | 128 | 2 | 7,704 |
| 2009 | 38 | 140 | 5 | 10,963 |
| 2010 | 31 | 132 | 11 | 11,631 |
| 2011 | 30 | 328 | 1 | 22,909 |
| 2012 | 30 | 230 | 1 | 23,449 |
| 2013 | 47 | 167 | 5 (2) | 35,408 |
| 2014 | 24 | 202 | 1 | 38,524 |
| 2015 | 32 | 237 | 0 | 62,111 |
| 2016 | 20 | 233 | 1 | 76,621 |
| 2017 | 25 | 244 | 0 | 37,538 |
| 2018 | 19 | 168 | 0 | 16,911 |
| 2019 | 10 | 127 | 14 | 14,472 |
| 2020 | 7 | 121 | 0 | 10,703 |
| 2021 | 7 | 465 | 0 | 9,198 |
| 2022 | 12 | 410 | 0 | 8,103 |
| 2023 | 5 | 193 | 0 | 7,256 |
| 2024 | 7 | 243 | 0 | 6,220 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 1 | 4,745 |
| 2026 | 5 | 190 | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K070255 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070255: Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor System, 90001,90002.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070255
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026