510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPocket Neb
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Microvaper Devices · CAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface)
Cleared on Jan 22, 2016 after a 499-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jan 22, 2016
- Review
- 499 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK142541 Pocket NebMicrovaper Devices · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK201167 AireHealth NebulizerTMAirehealth, Inc. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K201167AireHealth NebulizerTMAirehealth, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K142541 | Pocket Neb | Microvaper Devices | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K201167 | AireHealth NebulizerTM | Airehealth, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K201167 | AireHealth NebulizerTM | 2020 | 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?
- Of its descendants, K201167 (Airehealth, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All CAF devicesCAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · CAF
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CAF
211in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CAF
1in 2018
Class I (13 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CAF
191in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CAF, 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 | 18 | 98 | 1 | 26 |
| 2008 | 12 | 123 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 | 163 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 | 114 | 0 | 37 |
| 2011 | 10 | 157 | 1 | 237 |
| 2012 | 9 | 126 | 0 | 138 |
| 2013 | 9 | 238 | 0 | 217 |
| 2014 | 9 | 151 | 5 | 123 |
| 2015 | 8 | 186 | 3 | 166 |
| 2016 | 5 | 186 | 1 | 201 |
| 2017 | 8 | 253 | 14 (13) | 256 |
| 2018 | 9 | 161 | 1 | 162 |
| 2019 | 3 | 266 | 0 | 185 |
| 2020 | 6 | 219 | 0 | 117 |
| 2021 | 8 | 324 | 0 | 161 |
| 2022 | 4 | 176 | 0 | 55 |
| 2023 | 8 | 279 | 0 | 107 |
| 2024 | 4 | 251 | 0 | 102 |
| 2025 | 7 | 211 | 0 | 191 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Model, MVD -70 POCKET NEB electronic vibrating mesh nebulizer is designed to nebulize liquid medications for inhalation by a patient. The POCKET NEB may be used in adults or children 2 years of age and older. The POCKET NEB is a portable unit for use in and out of the home environment.
The POCKET NEB is not intended as a life sustaining or life-supporting device.
The POCKET NEB is not intended for use with Pentamidine.
Labeling for this device in accordance with FDA regulations and will read:
"Federal Law Restricts This device to sale By Or On the Order of A Physician"
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142541 · printed Nov 5, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K142541: Pocket Neb.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142541
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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