510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHC550 Respiratory Humidifier, Adult Ventilator Circuit
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · BTT Humidifier, Respiratory Gas, (Direct Patient Interface)
Cleared on Mar 25, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K073706 (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd., 2008) after a 267-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Mar 25, 2014
- Review
- 267 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BTT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K913368 (1992). 10 ancestors in all, the oldest K902506 (1991). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK913368 Models MR700/MR720/MR730 Dual Servo Resp Humid AccFisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. · 1992
- 5 generations backK953392 HC500 Servo-Controlled Heated Respiratory Humidifier (& Accessories)Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. · 1996
- 4 generations backK983112 Respiratory Humidifier, Model # MR850Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 1998 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK020332 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2003 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK033710 MR850 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850JHUFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2004
- 1 generation backK073706 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2008
- This deviceK132017 HC550 Respiratory Humidifier, Adult Ventilator CircuitFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2014
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K913368 | Models MR700/MR720/MR730 Dual Servo Resp Humid Acc | Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. | 1992 | — |
| −5 | K953392 | HC500 Servo-Controlled Heated Respiratory Humidifier (& Accessories) | Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K983112 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model # MR850 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 1998 | 5 |
| −3 | K020332 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2003 | 1 |
| −2 | K033710 | MR850 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850JHU | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K073706 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K132017 | HC550 Respiratory Humidifier, Adult Ventilator Circuit | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K073706 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850Summary page 1…humidifier Classification name Respiratory gas humidifier 11 (21 CFR §868.5450), product code BTT Predicate device K073706 Respiratory Humidifier, Model 850 Fisher& Paykel Healthcare HC550 System… | 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 22 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 10 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 10 other devices also cite its predicate K073706.
How does its category compare?
All BTT devicesBTT Humidifier, Respiratory Gas, (Direct Patient Interface): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · BTT
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · BTT
104in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · BTT
1in 2025
Class I (4 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · BTT
1,743in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code BTT, 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 | 6 | 73 | 1 | 365 |
| 2008 | 4 | 199 | 1 | 456 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 558 |
| 2010 | 4 | 113 | 2 | 562 |
| 2011 | 3 | 116 | 1 | 665 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 583 |
| 2013 | 6 | 171 | 0 | 718 |
| 2014 | 7 | 231 | 5 (4) | 718 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 670 |
| 2016 | 3 | 157 | 0 | 1,094 |
| 2017 | 3 | 303 | 0 | 1,007 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 918 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 894 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,188 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,510 |
| 2022 | 3 | 290 | 0 | 749 |
| 2023 | 7 | 258 | 0 | 716 |
| 2024 | 7 | 219 | 0 | 501 |
| 2025 | 4 | 104 | 1 | 1,743 |
| 2026 | 4 | 184 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Fisher & Paykel HC550 System is designed for use with artificial ventilation systems. Portable volume ventilation systems, pressure support ventilation and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) systems may incorporate an HC550 to provide therapeutic levels of warm humidified air to adult patients with artificial airways or through mask ventilation.
The operating flow range is 5 to 120 L/min depending on the patient interface.
The HC550 is designed for use in long term care facilities or the home under the prescription of a qualified medical professional.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K132017 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K132017: HC550 Respiratory Humidifier, Adult Ventilator Circuit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K132017
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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