510(k) · Cleared
ClearedReusable Headrest with Nasal Seal
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aeiomed, Inc. · BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)
Cleared on Feb 8, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K042130 (Aeiomed, Inc., 2004) and 1 other predicate after a 108-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1990. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Feb 8, 2008
- Review
- 108 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K900164 (1990). 16 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK900164 Airway Delivery & Management (Adam) Nasal Ventila.Puritan Bennett Corp. · 1990
- 3 generations backK020641 Spiritus (TM) Respiratory System #SRS 001Worldwide Medical Technologies, LLC · 2002
- 2 generations backK033759 C2 Nasal MaskRespironics, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK042130 Aura Cpap Patient InterfaceAeiomed, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK072993 Reusable Headrest with Nasal SealAeiomed, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK090804 Nasal Aire II Pediatric, Model 5 Sizes, Model TBDInnomed Technologies, Inc./Respcare, Inc. · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K090804Nasal Aire II Pediatric, Model 5 Sizes, Model TBDInnomed Technologies, Inc./Respcare, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K900164 | Airway Delivery & Management (Adam) Nasal Ventila. | Puritan Bennett Corp. | 1990 | — |
| −3 | K020641 | Spiritus (TM) Respiratory System #SRS 001 | Worldwide Medical Technologies, LLC | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K033759 | C2 Nasal Mask | Respironics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K042130 | Aura Cpap Patient Interface | Aeiomed, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K072993 | Reusable Headrest with Nasal Seal | Aeiomed, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K090804 | Nasal Aire II Pediatric, Model 5 Sizes, Model TBD | Innomed Technologies, Inc./Respcare, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Planning a device in BZD? 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 BZD device
- #1 K250624 myAirscore 15.7 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K042130 | Aura Cpap Patient InterfaceSummary page 1…ssory: Nasal CPAP Mask Classification Name: 21 CFR 868.5905, Non-Continuous (Respirator) Ventilator Predicate Devices: 5 10(k) Number: K042130 Manufacture: AEIOMed, Inc. Trade Name: CPAP Patient In… | 2004 |
| * | K042403 | Mirage SwiftSummary page 1…Manufacture: AEIOMed, Inc. Trade Name: CPAP Patient Interface 510(k) Number: K042403 Manufacture: ResMed Ltd. Trade Name: Mirage Swififh 1.… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K090804 | Nasal Aire II Pediatric, Model 5 Sizes, Model TBD | 2009 | 0 |
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 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.4 years on median.
- None of the 16 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K090804 (Innomed Technologies, Inc./Respcare, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K042130.
How does its category compare?
All BZD devicesBZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, 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 Headrest® with Nasal Seal is a reusable accessory to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, which are applied to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea with CPAP or Bi-Level CPAP therapy.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072993 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072993: Reusable Headrest with Nasal Seal.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072993
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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