510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSuresigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VS4 Vital Signs Monitor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Philips Medical Systems · DXN System, Measurement, Blood-Pressure, Non-Invasive
Cleared on Feb 14, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K082280 (Philips Medical Systems North America Co., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1994. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 14, 2012
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DXN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K941811 (1994). 26 ancestors in all, the oldest K903523 (1990). 6 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 7 generations backK960934 HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1996
- 6 generations backK981376 Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CTHewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 5 generations backK990125 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. KHewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 4 generations backK990972 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP…Hewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 3 generations backK052707 M3046B Compact Portable Patient MonitorsPhilips Medical Systems · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK080495 Suresigns VM Series Patient Monitor, Models VM4, VM6, VM8, VM3 and VS3Philips Medical Systems · 2008 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK082280 Suresigns VS2 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VM1 Patient Monitor…Philips Medical Systems North America Co. · 2008
- This deviceK120132 Suresigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VS4 Vital Signs MonitorPhilips Medical Systems · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK133961 Suresigns VS3, Suresigns VS4Philips Medical Systems · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK151761 SureSigns VS3, SureSigns VS4Phillips Medical Systems · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK163649 SureSigns VS3; SureSigns VS4Philips Medical Systems · 2017 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK190624 EarlyVue VS30Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2019 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK152831 Spot SkanSkanray Technologies Private Limited · 2016
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K133961Suresigns VS3, Suresigns VS4Philips Medical Systems · 2014 · cites it directly3descendants
- K151761SureSigns VS3, SureSigns VS4Phillips Medical Systems · 2015 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K163649SureSigns VS3; SureSigns VS4Philips Medical Systems · 2017 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K190624EarlyVue VS30Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2019 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K152831Spot SkanSkanray Technologies Private Limited · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K941811 | HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring System | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1994 | — |
| −7 | K960934 | HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K981376 | Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CT | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K990125 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. K | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K990972 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP Viridia… | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K052707 | M3046B Compact Portable Patient Monitors | Philips Medical Systems | 2005 | 1 |
| −2 | K080495 | Suresigns VM Series Patient Monitor, Models VM4, VM6, VM8, VM3 and VS3 | Philips Medical Systems | 2008 | 1 |
| −1 | K082280 | Suresigns VS2 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VM1 Patient Monitor, Suresigns… | Philips Medical Systems North America Co. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120132 | Suresigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VS4 Vital Signs Monitor | Philips Medical Systems | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K133961 | Suresigns VS3, Suresigns VS4 | Philips Medical Systems | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K151761 | SureSigns VS3, SureSigns VS4 | Phillips Medical Systems | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K163649 | SureSigns VS3; SureSigns VS4 | Philips Medical Systems | 2017 | 10 |
| +2 | K190624 | EarlyVue VS30 | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2019 | 3 |
| +1 | K152831 | Spot Skan | Skanray Technologies Private Limited | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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 DXN? 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 DXN device
- #1 K222125 Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, models AOJ-30A…score 18.5 · 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K082280 | Suresigns VS2 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VM1 Patient Monitor, Suresigns VS3 Cital…Summary page 1…LL Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical 3. The modified devices are substantially equivalent to previously cleared Philips device, SureSigns VS3 cleared under K082280 and K(090483. 4. The modifications are as follows: * Introduction of the VS4 Vital Signs monitor (the predica… | 2008 |
| * | K090483 | Sursigns VS2 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VM Series…Summary page 1…eter, Electronic, Clinical 3. The modified devices are substantially equivalent to previously cleared Philips device, SureSigns VS3 cleared under K082280 and K(090483. 4. The modifications are as follows: * Introduction of the VS4 Vital Signs monitor (the predicate device is… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (6)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 4 of the 26 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K133961 (Philips Medical Systems, 2014) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K082280.
How does its category compare?
All DXN devicesDXN System, Measurement, Blood-Pressure, Non-Invasive: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DXN
28in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DXN
142in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DXN
3in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DXN
239in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DXN, 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 | 27 | 118 | 0 | 21 |
| 2008 | 23 | 82 | 1 | 8 |
| 2009 | 46 | 73 | 3 | 17 |
| 2010 | 43 | 94 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 34 | 72 | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | 36 | 116 | 0 | 19 |
| 2013 | 34 | 150 | 1 | 72 |
| 2014 | 29 | 133 | 0 | 47 |
| 2015 | 30 | 97 | 0 | 62 |
| 2016 | 30 | 144 | 1 | 54 |
| 2017 | 33 | 184 | 0 | 90 |
| 2018 | 22 | 235 | 0 | 617 |
| 2019 | 33 | 156 | 1 | 96 |
| 2020 | 24 | 198 | 0 | 130 |
| 2021 | 23 | 190 | 0 | 162 |
| 2022 | 25 | 137 | 0 | 155 |
| 2023 | 35 | 182 | 0 | 162 |
| 2024 | 17 | 107 | 3 | 270 |
| 2025 | 28 | 142 | 0 | 239 |
| 2026 | 29 | 147 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients.
Standard and optional parameters include:
NBP
SP02
Temperature
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120132 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120132: Suresigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, Suresigns VS4 Vital Signs Monitor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120132
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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