510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVpap Auto with H3I
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Resmed, Ltd. · BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)
Cleared on Jul 10, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K062291 (Resmed, Ltd., 2006) and 2 other predicates after a 74-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1997. 40 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 10, 2007
- Review
- 74 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K971260 (1997). 11 ancestors in all, the oldest K930656 (1994). 40 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK971260 Sullivan Humidaire Heated HumidifierResmed Corp · 1997
- 4 generations backK013909 S7 Elite CP AP SystemResmed Corp · 2002
- 3 generations backK024191 S7 Elite and Autoset Spirit Cpap Systems with ReslinkResmed, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK033841 Resmed S8 Prime Cpap SystemResmed, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK041209 Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap SystemResmed, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK071171 Vpap Auto with H3IResmed, Ltd. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 38 of its ownK080131 Vpap STResmed, Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 33 of its ownK082605 Vpap Auto with Humidaire 3IResmed, Ltd. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 31 of its ownK091947 S8 Aspen with H4I PlusResmed, Ltd. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 18 of its ownK092186 Vpap TXResmed, Ltd. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 11 of its ownK102513 S9 Vpap ST with H5IResmed, Ltd. · 2011
Showing 5 of 40 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 40 · See all- K080131Vpap STResmed, Ltd. · 2008 · cites it directly38descendants
- K082605Vpap Auto with Humidaire 3IResmed, Ltd. · 2009 · cites it directly33descendants
- K091947S8 Aspen with H4I PlusResmed, Ltd. · 2009 · 2 generations on31descendants
- K092186Vpap TXResmed, Ltd. · 2009 · 2 generations on18descendants
- K102513S9 Vpap ST with H5IResmed, Ltd. · 2011 · 2 generations on11descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K971260 | Sullivan Humidaire Heated Humidifier | Resmed Corp | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K013909 | S7 Elite CP AP System | Resmed Corp | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K024191 | S7 Elite and Autoset Spirit Cpap Systems with Reslink | Resmed, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K033841 | Resmed S8 Prime Cpap System | Resmed, Ltd. | 2004 | 1 |
| −1 | K041209 | Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap System | Resmed, Ltd. | 2004 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K071171 | Vpap Auto with H3I | Resmed, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K080131 | Vpap ST | Resmed, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K082605 | Vpap Auto with Humidaire 3I | Resmed, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K091947 | S8 Aspen with H4I Plus | Resmed, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K092186 | Vpap TX | Resmed, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K102513 | S9 Vpap ST with H5I | Resmed, Ltd. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new BZD device
- #1 K250624 myAirscore 15.7 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062291 | Vpap Malibu with H2ISummary page 1…ame Noncontinuous ventilator (IPPB). Proprietary Name VPAP Auto System Predicate Device(s) VPAP Malibu (K062291) - Primary SB Pioneer (K04 1209) - Secondary 57 E… | 2006 |
| * | K041209 | Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap SystemSummary page 1…Name VPAP Auto System Predicate Device(s) VPAP Malibu (K062291) - Primary SB Pioneer (K04 1209) - Secondary 57 Elite CPAP System (K013909) - Secondary Reason for submission… | 2004 |
| * | K013909 | S7 Elite CP AP SystemSummary page 1…VPAP Malibu (K062291) - Primary SB Pioneer (K04 1209) - Secondary 57 Elite CPAP System (K013909) - Secondary Reason for submission New Device Intended for Use The VPAP Auto system is indicated for the tre… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (40)
See all 402 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 10 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 2 of the 11 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K080131 (Resmed, Ltd., 2008) has gone furthest, with 38 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K062291.
How does its category compare?
All BZD devicesBZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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 VPAP Auto system is indicated for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg). The optional integrated HumidAire 3i is indicated for humidification of the air delivered from the VPAP Auto device. The VPAP Auto system and HumidAire 3i are intended for use in the hospital and home.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071171 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071171: Vpap Auto with H3I.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071171
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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