510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017M3 Monitor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spectrum Medical, Ltd. · DRY Monitor, Blood-Gas, On-Line, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Cleared on Jul 10, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K072131 (Spectrum Medical, Ltd., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 15-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1993. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 10, 2009
- Review
- 15 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRY
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K931968 (1993). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K872048 (1988). 5 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK931968 Cdi 100 Extracorporeal Hematocrit/Oxygen Saturatio3M Health Care, Ltd. · 1993
- 3 generations backK062468 Spectrum M2 MonitorSpectrum Medical, Llp · 2006
- 2 generations backK071725 M2 MonitorSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK072131 M3 MonitorSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2007
- This deviceK091908 M3 MonitorSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK110957 M4 MonitorSpectrum Medical, Llp · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK173591 Quantum Diagnostic Module, Quantum Diagnostic Module - No GasSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK181942 Quantum Ventilation ModuleSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 1 of its ownK202733 Quantum Ventilation ModuleSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 0 of its ownK210669 Quantum Mini Ventilation ModuleSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K110957M4 MonitorSpectrum Medical, Llp · 2011 · cites it directly4descendants
- K173591Quantum Diagnostic Module, Quantum Diagnostic Module - No GasSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K181942Quantum Ventilation ModuleSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2018 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K202733Quantum Ventilation ModuleSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2020 · 4 generations on1descendant
- K210669Quantum Mini Ventilation ModuleSpectrum Medical, Ltd. · 2021 · 5 generations on0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K931968 | Cdi 100 Extracorporeal Hematocrit/Oxygen Saturatio | 3M Health Care, Ltd. | 1993 | — |
| −3 | K062468 | Spectrum M2 Monitor | Spectrum Medical, Llp | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K071725 | M2 Monitor | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K072131 | M3 Monitor | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K091908 | M3 Monitor | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K110957 | M4 Monitor | Spectrum Medical, Llp | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K173591 | Quantum Diagnostic Module, Quantum Diagnostic Module - No Gas | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K181942 | Quantum Ventilation Module | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +4 | K202733 | Quantum Ventilation Module | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +5 | K210669 | Quantum Mini Ventilation Module | Spectrum Medical, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 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 DRY? 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 DRY device
- #1 K234065 CDI OneView Monitoring Systemscore 5.5 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072131 | M3 MonitorSummary page 1…Blood Gas Monitor Trade Name: M3 Monitor Classification Name: Monitor, Blood-Gas, On-Line, Cardiopulmonary Bypass 21 CFR 870.4330, Product code: DRY Predicate Devices: K072131 Spectrum Medical - M3 Monitor.. K940651 Sarns - Ultrasonic Air Sensor Description of Proposed Device: The Spectrum M3 Monitor… | 2007 |
| * | K940651 | Sarns Ultrasonic Air SensorSummary page 1…Classification Name: Monitor, Blood-Gas, On-Line, Cardiopulmonary Bypass 21 CFR 870.4330, Product code: DRY Predicate Devices: K072131 Spectrum Medical - M3 Monitor.. K940651 Sarns - Ultrasonic Air Sensor Description of Proposed Device: The Spectrum M3 Monitor consists of a 10.4 inch high definition t… | 1994 |
What descends from it? (5)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K110957 | M4 Monitor | 2011 | 4 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2017 | Class II | Z-2056-2017 | Under Investigation by firm | Six complaints were filed regarding loss of the Zimmer Biomet applied seal of a sterile Tyvek packaging. A breach in the packaging could lead to loss of sterility of the device. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 1 of the 6 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K110957 (Spectrum Medical, Llp, 2011) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K072131.
How does its category compare?
All DRY devicesDRY Monitor, Blood-Gas, On-Line, Cardiopulmonary Bypass: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DRY
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DRY
88in 2018
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DRY
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DRY
134in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DRY, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 6 | 1,070 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 14 | 2,268 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 5 | 167 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 157 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 156 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 1 | 231 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 240 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 61 |
| 2018 | 3 | 88 | 0 | 165 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 63 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 1 | 35 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 42 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 41 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 72 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 134 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The intended use of the M3 Monitor is for the non-invasive continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation, hematocrit and haemoglobin concentration, blood flow and gaseous emboli in an extracorporeal circuit.
The device provides monitoring information to trained clinicians and can be configured by them to set parameter specific alarms.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K091908 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K091908: M3 Monitor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K091908
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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