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Thora-3Di, Model T-01

K151940510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 10, 2016240-day reviewClass II21 CFR 868.2375

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Pneumacare Limited · BZQ Monitor, Breathing Frequency

Cleared on Mar 10, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K090273 (Kai Sensors, Inc., 2009) after a 240-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1992. 3 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Mar 10, 2016
Review
240 days
Class
Class II
Product code
BZQ
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K913396 (1992). 48 ancestors in all, the oldest K830295 (1983). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2004: 3 other ancestors2001: 3 other ancestors1998: 5 other ancestors2003: 3 other ancestors1999: 4 other ancestors1997: 2 other ancestors1996: 3 other ancestors1995: 4 other ancestors1994: 1 other ancestor1992: 2 other ancestors1991: 1 other ancestor1986: 1 other ancestor1983: 1 other ancestor2002: 2 other ancestors2000: 6 other ancestors2025: 2 descendants cleared2026: 1 descendant clearedK913396 · Cannula Style Thermocouples · Pro-Tech, Inc. · 1992K982293 · Pressure Transducer Airflow Sensor · Pro-Tech Services, Inc. · 1998K020607 · Sleepflo, Model 101501 · Biomec, Inc. · 2002K030379 · Aplab, Model 801D0030 · Sector Medical Corp. · 2003K041904 · Compass F10 System · Medcare Flaga · 2004K073682 · Embletta Gold · Embla Systems, Inc. · 2008 · recalledK090273 · Kai Sensors Non-Contact Respiratory Rate Spot Check, Model 100, Kai Rspot, Model 100 · Kai Sensors, Inc. · 200919801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 3 other ancestors3 generations back: 17 other ancestors4 generations back: 14 other ancestors5 generations back: 5 other ancestors6 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 1 descendant K090273 · Kai Sensors Non-Contact Respiratory Rate Spot Check, Model 100, Kai Rspot, Model 100 · Kai Sensors, Inc. · 2009K073682 · Embletta Gold · Embla Systems, Inc. · 2008 · recalledK041904 · Compass F10 System · Medcare Flaga · 2004K030379 · Aplab, Model 801D0030 · Sector Medical Corp. · 2003K020607 · Sleepflo, Model 101501 · Biomec, Inc. · 2002K982293 · Pressure Transducer Airflow Sensor · Pro-Tech Services, Inc. · 1998K913396 · Cannula Style Thermocouples · Pro-Tech, Inc. · 1992−50
  1. Root · 7 generations backK913396 Cannula Style ThermocouplesPro-Tech, Inc. · 1992
  2. 6 generations backK982293 Pressure Transducer Airflow SensorPro-Tech Services, Inc. · 1998
  3. 5 generations backK020607 Sleepflo, Model 101501Biomec, Inc. · 2002
  4. 4 generations backK030379 Aplab, Model 801D0030Sector Medical Corp. · 2003
  5. 3 generations backK041904 Compass F10 SystemMedcare Flaga · 2004
  6. 2 generations backK073682 Embletta GoldEmbla Systems, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  7. 1 generation backK090273 Kai Sensors Non-Contact Respiratory Rate Spot Check, Model 100, Kai…Kai Sensors, Inc. · 2009
  8. This deviceK151940 Thora-3Di, Model T-01Pneumacare Limited · 2016
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK242001 Philips VSC-MEDlibPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2025
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK243966 FaceHeart Vitals Software Development Kit (FH vitals SDK-RR)Faceheart Corp. · 2025
  11. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK253650 Anura Mobile Core SDK (M1)Nuralogix Corporation · 2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K242001Philips VSC-MEDlibPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2025 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K243966FaceHeart Vitals Software Development Kit (FH vitals SDK-RR)Faceheart Corp. · 2025 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K253650Anura Mobile Core SDK (M1)Nuralogix Corporation · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K913396Cannula Style ThermocouplesPro-Tech, Inc.1992—
−6K982293Pressure Transducer Airflow SensorPro-Tech Services, Inc.1998—
−5K020607Sleepflo, Model 101501Biomec, Inc.2002—
−4K030379Aplab, Model 801D0030Sector Medical Corp.2003—
−3K041904Compass F10 SystemMedcare Flaga2004—
−2K073682Embletta GoldEmbla Systems, Inc.20081
−1K090273Kai Sensors Non-Contact Respiratory Rate Spot Check, Model 100, Kai Rspot…Kai Sensors, Inc.2009—
0 (this device)K151940Thora-3Di, Model T-01Pneumacare Limited2016—
+1K242001Philips VSC-MEDlibPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.2025—
+2K243966FaceHeart Vitals Software Development Kit (FH vitals SDK-RR)Faceheart Corp.2025—
+3K253650Anura Mobile Core SDK (M1)Nuralogix Corporation2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198310
198610
199110
199220
199410
199540
199630
199720
199850
199940
200060
200130
200220
200330
200430

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202520
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K151940, 1992–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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Top candidate predicates for a new BZQ device

  1. #1 K251326 Respiration Rate algorithmscore 20.2 · 30 generations · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K090273Kai Sensors Non-Contact Respiratory Rate Spot Check, Model 100, Kai Rspot, Model 100
Summary page 4
…Frequency Monitor Device Classification: 21 CFR 868.2375, Breathing Frequency Monitor Product Code BZQ Predicate Device: K090273, Kai Spot KMS200, Kai Medical Predicate Device 21 CFR 868.2375, Breathing Frequency Monitor Classification:…
Kai Sensors, Inc.2009—

Also cleared against K090273: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (3)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K242001Philips VSC-MEDlibPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.20252

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 24 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.9 years on median.
  • 4 of the 48 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K242001 (Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V., 2025) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K090273.

How does its category compare?

All BZQ devices

BZQ Monitor, Breathing Frequency: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · BZQ

7in 2025

2007: 22008: 12009: 32010: 22011: 12012: 22013: 32014: 22016: 22018: 32019: 12020: 22021: 22022: 32023: 12024: 12025: 72026 (partial year): 2
2007high 7 (2025) · low 0 (2015)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · BZQ

255in 2025

2009: 121 days median2013: 261 days median2018: 198 days median2022: 198 days median2025: 255 days median
2007high 261 (2013) · low 121 (2009)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · BZQ

1in 2010

2010: 1
2007high 1 (2010) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · BZQ

2in 2022

2007: 72009: 12010: 12012: 32017: 112018: 102019: 132020: 102021: 12022: 2
2007high 13 (2019) · low 0 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code BZQ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20072—07
20081—00
2009312101
20102—11
20111—00
20122—03
2013326100
20142—00
20150—00
20162—00
20170—011
20183198010
20191—013
20202—010
20212—01
2022319802
20231—00
20241—00
2025725500
20262—0—

What is it indicated for?

The Thora-3Di is intended for a one-time measurement of respiratory rate as part of a vital signs assessment. The device is indicated for hospital or clinical use in adult patients. The device is intended to be operated by clinicians and medically qualified personnel. It is available for sale only upon the order of a physician or licensed health care provider.

The Thora-3Di is not intended to monitor vital signs. This device is not an apnea monitor.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K151940: Thora-3Di, Model T-01.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151940

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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