510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Health Buddy Appliance
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Health Hero Network, Inc. · DRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency
Cleared on Mar 28, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K063612 (Health Hero Network, Inc., 2006) and 7 other predicates after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1987. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 28, 2007
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K864318 (1987). 29 ancestors in all, the oldest K790130 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK864318 The Buddy System/Health Information SystemThe Buddy Systems, Inc. · 1987
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK050567 Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK060843 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK063612 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK070543 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK080091 Modification to:Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK091021 Modification to Medicompass ConnectImetrikus, Inc. · 2009
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- Root · 11 generations backK864318 The Buddy System/Health Information SystemThe Buddy Systems, Inc. · 1987
- 10 generations backK952979 Hanc NetworkHealthtech Services Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK964408 Poseidon Cardiac Monitoring System (PCMS)Instromedix, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK993169 Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver…Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 7 generations backK023749 The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 6 generations backK031840 Carematix Wellness SystemCarematix, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK040966 Modification to Carematix Wellness SystemCarematix, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK042273 Modification to Health Buddy with Device ConnectivityHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK050567 Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK060843 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK063612 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK070543 Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceHealth Hero Network, Inc. · 2007
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K864318 | The Buddy System/Health Information System | The Buddy Systems, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −10 | K952979 | Hanc Network | Healthtech Services Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K964408 | Poseidon Cardiac Monitoring System (PCMS) | Instromedix, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K993169 | Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver, Model 3810A | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K023749 | The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation (M310A/12B) | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K031840 | Carematix Wellness System | Carematix, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K040966 | Modification to Carematix Wellness System | Carematix, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K042273 | Modification to Health Buddy with Device Connectivity | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K050567 | Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K060843 | Modification to Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K063612 | Modification to Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070543 | Modification to Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K080091 | Modification to:Health Buddy Appliance | Health Hero Network, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K091021 | Modification to Medicompass Connect | Imetrikus, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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? (8)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063612 | Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceSummary page 2…ons Health Buddy® Appliance PREDICATE DEVICES * Health Buddy® appliance with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness Syste… | 2006 |
| * | K060843 | Modification to Health Buddy ApplianceSummary page 2…Health Buddy® Appliance PREDICATE DEVICES * Health Buddy® appliance with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K04096… | 2006 |
| * | K050567 | Health Buddy ApplianceSummary page 2…Health Buddy® Appliance PREDICATE DEVICES * Health Buddy® appliance with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K040966) * Philips… | 2005 |
| * | K042273 | Modification to Health Buddy with Device ConnectivitySummary page 2…Health Buddy® Appliance PREDICATE DEVICES * Health Buddy® appliance with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K040966) * Philips TeleMonit… | 2004 |
| * | K040086 | Health Buddy with BuddylinkSummary page 2…Health Buddy® Appliance PREDICATE DEVICES * Health Buddy® appliance with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K040966) * Philips TeleMonitoring Syst… | 2004 |
| * | K993128 | Healthbuddy with Device Connect [Glucose Meter]Summary page 2…DICATE DEVICES * Health Buddy® appliance with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K040966) * Philips TeleMonitoring System, (#K041674) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Health Bu… | 1999 |
| * | K040966 | Modification to Carematix Wellness SystemSummary page 2…e with Device Connectivity (#K063612, #K060843, #K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K040966) * Philips TeleMonitoring System, (#K041674) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Health Buddy appliance is a communications product tha… | 2004 |
| * | K041674 | The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3814A SPO2 UnitSummary page 2…#K050567, #K042273, #K040086) * Health Buddy® with Buddylink (#K993128) * CareMatix Wellness System (#K040966) * Philips TeleMonitoring System, (#K041674) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Health Buddy appliance is a communications product that connects to a telephone line. It is used by pati… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 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?
- The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 4 of the 29 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K080091 (Health Hero Network, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K063612.
How does its category compare?
All DRG devicesDRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DRG
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DRG
127in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DRG
3in 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DRG
52in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DRG, 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 | 6 | 63 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 13 | 94 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 | 68 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 | 104 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 | 103 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 | 146 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 | 177 | 0 | 97 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 131 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 182 |
| 2017 | 7 | 98 | 0 | 484 |
| 2018 | 6 | 220 | 0 | 166 |
| 2019 | 5 | 122 | 0 | 70 |
| 2020 | 6 | 159 | 0 | 82 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 107 |
| 2022 | 6 | 287 | 0 | 43 |
| 2023 | 4 | 212 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 3 | 125 | 0 | 26 |
| 2025 | 3 | 127 | 0 | 52 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Health Buddy® Appliance is indicated for use in non-clinical settings to collect and transmit historical medical information to healthcare professionals to help support effective management of their patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070543 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070543: Modification to Health Buddy Appliance.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070543
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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