510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGalaxy 55
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Larsen & Toubro Limited · MWI Monitor, Physiological, Patient (Without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)
Cleared on Sep 26, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K080173 (Larsen & Toubro Limited, 2008) after an 11-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Sep 26, 2008
- Review
- 11 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MWI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K941811 (1994). 81 ancestors in all, the oldest K842616 (1984). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK030038 Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK053234 PM-9000 Express Patient MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK080173 STAR 55Larsen & Toubro Limited · 2008
- This deviceK082685 Galaxy 55Larsen & Toubro Limited · 2008
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- Root · 12 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 11 generations backK960934 HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1996
- 10 generations backK981376 Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CTHewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 9 generations backK990125 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. KHewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 8 generations backK990972 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP…Hewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 7 generations backK013199 Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK020531 Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 5 generations backK021778 Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275BPhilips Medical Systems · 2002
- 4 generations backK023871 M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 3 generations backK030038 Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK053234 PM-9000 Express Patient MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK080173 STAR 55Larsen & Toubro Limited · 2008
- This deviceK082685 Galaxy 55Larsen & Toubro Limited · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K941811 | HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring System | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1994 | — |
| −11 | K960934 | HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K981376 | Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CT | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K990125 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. K | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K990972 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP Viridia… | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K013199 | Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent Rack, Model… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K020531 | Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component Compact… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K021778 | Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275B | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K023871 | M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70 Intellivue… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030038 | Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal Technology… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K053234 | PM-9000 Express Patient Monitor | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K080173 | STAR 55 | Larsen & Toubro Limited | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K082685 | Galaxy 55 | Larsen & Toubro Limited | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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.
Planning a device in MWI? 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 MWI device
- #1 K230457 Empatica Health Monitoring Platform…score 28.0 · 39 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K080173 | STAR 55Summary page 2…System (L&T Medical Equipments & systems) / K 0801 73 Regd. Off: L &T House, Ballard Estate, P.O. Box 278. Mumbai 400 001 . Phone 261 8181 /82 * Fax 91 -22 - 262 0223… | 2008 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 14 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- 8 of the 81 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K080173.
How does its category compare?
All MWI devicesMWI Monitor, Physiological, Patient (Without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MWI
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MWI
247in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MWI
9so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MWI
182in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MWI, 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 | 9 | 42 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 9 | 49 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 6 | 112 | 2 | 20 |
| 2010 | 17 | 58 | 2 | 17 |
| 2011 | 11 | 78 | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 | 13 | 104 | 5 | 31 |
| 2013 | 20 | 85 | 3 | 42 |
| 2014 | 16 | 148 | 6 | 30 |
| 2015 | 19 | 127 | 1 | 31 |
| 2016 | 12 | 165 | 0 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 | 205 | 2 | 85 |
| 2018 | 11 | 217 | 0 | 158 |
| 2019 | 14 | 255 | 4 | 169 |
| 2020 | 8 | 138 | 0 | 110 |
| 2021 | 9 | 161 | 0 | 188 |
| 2022 | 5 | 231 | 2 | 168 |
| 2023 | 8 | 250 | 0 | 179 |
| 2024 | 10 | 202 | 5 | 120 |
| 2025 | 4 | 247 | 0 | 182 |
| 2026 | 6 | 239 | 9 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Galaxy 55 multi-parameter Patient Monitoring system is intended to monitor a single adult, pediatric or neonatal patient's vital signs at the bedside along with the appropriate accessories mentioned / supplied with the unit. Vital signs parameters include ECG (3 lead /5 lead), SpO2, Respiration, Temperature, Capnography (CO 2) & optional Gas module unit. It can also display the digital values of HR/PR, SpO 2, RR, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure…
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The Galaxy 55 multi-parameter Patient Monitoring system is intended to monitor a single adult, pediatric or neonatal patient's vital signs at the bedside along with the appropriate accessories mentioned / supplied with the unit. Vital signs parameters include ECG (3 lead /5 lead), SpO2, Respiration, Temperature, Capnography (CO 2) & optional Gas module unit. It can also display the digital values of HR/PR, SpO 2, RR, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (Systolic, Diastolic and Mean), Invasive Blood Pressure (Systolic, Diastolic and Mean), Temperature, FtCO2, FiCO 2, N 2 0, 02, EtAA and FiAA readings.
The user, responsible to interpret the monitored data made available, will be a professional health care provider. The device permits patient monitoring with adjustable alarm limits as well as visible and audible alarm signals. The monitor is not intended for home use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K082685 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K082685: Galaxy 55.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K082685
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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