510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSTAR 50 N
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 Mar 15, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K080173 (Larsen & Toubro Limited, 2008) and 1 other predicate after an 88-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1994. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 15, 2011
- Review
- 88 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MWI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K941811 (1994). 85 ancestors in all, the oldest K842616 (1984). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- 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 deviceK103686 STAR 50 NLarsen & Toubro Limited · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK132033 BM3/BM3 PlusNoblitt & Rueland · 2013
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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 deviceK103686 STAR 50 NLarsen & Toubro Limited · 2011
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K132033BM3/BM3 PlusNoblitt & Rueland · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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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) | K103686 | STAR 50 N | Larsen & Toubro Limited | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K132033 | BM3/BM3 Plus | Noblitt & Rueland | 2013 | — |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 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 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? (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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K132033 | BM3/BM3 Plus | 2013 | 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 17 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 8 of the 85 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K132033 (Noblitt & Rueland, 2013) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 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. 2011, 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 Star SON multi-parameter Patient Monitoring system is intended to monitor a single adult, pediatric and neonatal patient's vital signs at the bedside or during intra-hospital transport along with the appropriate accessories mentioned / supplied with the unit. Vital signs parameters include ECG (3 lead / 5 lead), SpO12, Respiration, Temperature, external optional Capnography (C02) It can also display the digital values of HR/PR, SP0 2, RR…
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The Star SON multi-parameter Patient Monitoring system is intended to monitor a single adult, pediatric and neonatal patient's vital signs at the bedside or during intra-hospital transport along with the appropriate accessories mentioned / supplied with the unit. Vital signs parameters include ECG (3 lead / 5 lead), SpO12, Respiration, Temperature, external optional Capnography (C02) It can also display the digital values of HR/PR, SP0 2, RR, Non-invasive Blood Pressure (Systolic, Diastolic and Mean), Invasive Blood Pressure (Systolic, Diastolic and Mean), Temperature, EyCO2, and FiCO2.
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.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K103686 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K103686: STAR 50 N.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K103686
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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