510(k) · Cleared
ClearedIntouch Remote Presence Robotic System, Model RP-7
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Intouch Technologies · DRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency
Cleared on Apr 11, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K051470 (Bl Healthcare, Inc., 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 102-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1987. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 11, 2008
- Review
- 102 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K864318 (1987). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K790130 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK864318 The Buddy System/Health Information SystemThe Buddy Systems, Inc. · 1987
- 7 generations backK952979 Hanc NetworkHealthtech Services Corp. · 1996
- 6 generations backK964408 Poseidon Cardiac Monitoring System (PCMS)Instromedix, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations backK993169 Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver…Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 4 generations backK023749 The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 3 generations backK031840 Carematix Wellness SystemCarematix, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK040966 Modification to Carematix Wellness SystemCarematix, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK051470 Remote Care Management Systems (RCMS)Bl Healthcare, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK073710 Intouch Remote Presence Robotic System, Model RP-7Intouch Technologies · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK120895 Remote Presence SystemIntouch Health, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK123229 Remote Presence System, Model RP-VitaIntouch Health, Inc. · 2012
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K864318 | The Buddy System/Health Information System | The Buddy Systems, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −7 | K952979 | Hanc Network | Healthtech Services Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K964408 | Poseidon Cardiac Monitoring System (PCMS) | Instromedix, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K993169 | Modification of: Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver, Model 3810A | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K023749 | The M3810A Philips Telemonitoring System with M3812B Telestation (M310A/12B) | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K031840 | Carematix Wellness System | Carematix, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K040966 | Modification to Carematix Wellness System | Carematix, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K051470 | Remote Care Management Systems (RCMS) | Bl Healthcare, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073710 | Intouch Remote Presence Robotic System, Model RP-7 | Intouch Technologies | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K120895 | Remote Presence System | Intouch Health, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K123229 | Remote Presence System, Model RP-Vita | Intouch Health, Inc. | 2012 | — |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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 DRG device
- #1 K223711 ANNE Onescore 20.8 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K051470 | Remote Care Management Systems (RCMS)Summary page 1…Classification: Class II Predicate BL Healthcare Remote Care Management System Devices: BL Healthcare, Inc. K051470 Telecare D.R. HealthCare Vision, Inc. K033133 CareStation 1… | 2005 |
| * | K033133 | Telecare D.R. Server Software SystemSummary page 1…Management System Devices: BL Healthcare, Inc. K051470 Telecare D.R. HealthCare Vision, Inc. K033133 CareStation 126S Videophone Motion Media Technology, Inc. K031863 Device… | 2004 |
| * | K031863 | Carestation 126S VideophoneSummary page 1…HealthCare Vision, Inc. K033133 CareStation 126S Videophone Motion Media Technology, Inc. K031863 Device The Remote Presence Robotic System is a mobile, robotic telecommunications Description: platform that enable… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K120895 | Remote Presence System | 2012 | 1 |
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 21 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 2 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K120895 (Intouch Health, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K051470.
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. 2008, 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?
The Remote Presence Robotic System is a communications tool that provides a means of transmitting, receiving, and storing real-time audio and video, and patient data. The Remote Presence Robotic also can be used in conjunction with 510(k)-cleared devices that transmit patient biometric data including vital signs information. The Remote Presence Robotic System transmits and receives information over high speed connection between patients and health professional, and is intended to be used in a hospital or clinic environment. Clinical judgment and experience are required to review and interpret the information transmitted.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073710 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K073710: Intouch Remote Presence Robotic System, Model RP-7.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073710
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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