510(k) · Cleared
ClearedApex Medical XT Auto Cpap with Compliance Improvement Algorithm 9S-005720
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Apex Medical Corp. · BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)
Cleared on Dec 6, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K082979 (Resmed, Ltd., 2009) and 1 other predicate after a 504-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1997. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 6, 2012
- Review
- 504 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BZD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K971260 (1997). 17 ancestors in all, the oldest K930656 (1994). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK971260 Sullivan Humidaire Heated HumidifierResmed Corp · 1997
- 6 generations backK013909 S7 Elite CP AP SystemResmed Corp · 2002
- 5 generations backK024191 S7 Elite and Autoset Spirit Cpap Systems with ReslinkResmed, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK033841 Resmed S8 Prime Cpap SystemResmed, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK041209 Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap SystemResmed, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK080079 S8 Escape IIResmed, Ltd. · 2008
- 1 generation backK082979 S8 AdvanceResmed, Ltd. · 2009
- This deviceK112079 Apex Medical XT Auto Cpap with Compliance Improvement Algorithm…Apex Medical Corp. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK141522 Apex Medical Corp. Ich Cpap with Pva 9S-007XXX SeriesApex Medical Corp. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK150111 Apex Medical Corp. iCH CPAP with PVA 9S-007XXX SeriesApex Medical Corp. · 2015
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K971260 | Sullivan Humidaire Heated Humidifier | Resmed Corp | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K013909 | S7 Elite CP AP System | Resmed Corp | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K024191 | S7 Elite and Autoset Spirit Cpap Systems with Reslink | Resmed, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K033841 | Resmed S8 Prime Cpap System | Resmed, Ltd. | 2004 | 1 |
| −3 | K041209 | Resmed S8 Pioneer Cpap System | Resmed, Ltd. | 2004 | 1 |
| −2 | K080079 | S8 Escape II | Resmed, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K082979 | S8 Advance | Resmed, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K112079 | Apex Medical XT Auto Cpap with Compliance Improvement Algorithm 9S-005720 | Apex Medical Corp. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K141522 | Apex Medical Corp. Ich Cpap with Pva 9S-007XXX Series | Apex Medical Corp. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K150111 | Apex Medical Corp. iCH CPAP with PVA 9S-007XXX Series | Apex Medical Corp. | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K082979 | S8 AdvanceSummary page 1…gy Product Code: 73 BZD Device Class: 11 SE 510(k) number RESMED S8 ADVANCE (K082979) Apex Medical XT Auto CPAP (K083656) Reason for Submission N… | 2009 |
| * | K083656 | Apex Medical XT Auto Cpap 9S-005200Summary page 1…SE 510(k) number RESMED S8 ADVANCE (K082979) Apex Medical XT Auto CPAP (K083656) Reason for Submission New Device… | 2009 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K141522 | Apex Medical Corp. Ich Cpap with Pva 9S-007XXX Series | 2014 | 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 15 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 2 of the 17 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K141522 (Apex Medical Corp., 2014) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All BZD devicesBZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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?
This device is intended to provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the treatment of adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients who are spontaneously breathing. It is intended for use in the home or hospital/institutional environment.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112079 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112079: Apex Medical XT Auto Cpap with Compliance Improvement Algorithm 9S-005720.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112079
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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