510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAirSpiral Heated Breathing Tube
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare · BTT Humidifier, Respiratory Gas, (Direct Patient Interface)
Cleared on Dec 20, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K131895 (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd., 2013) after an 828-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1992. 15 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 20, 2018
- Review
- 828 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- BTT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K913368 (1992). 21 ancestors in all, the oldest K902506 (1991). 15 later devices descend from it, 8 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK913368 Models MR700/MR720/MR730 Dual Servo Resp Humid AccFisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. · 1992
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK092846 Airvo Series HumidifiersFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2010
- 2 generations backK121975 Airvo Humidifier Myairo HumidifierFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK131895 Airvo 2 Humidifier, Myairvo 2 HumidifierFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK162553 AirSpiral Heated Breathing TubeFisher & Paykel Healthcare · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK222197 F&P Optiflow Junior 2/2+ Nasal Cannula Interface RangeFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK212031 F&P 850 AirSpiral Adult NIV and NHF Circuit KitFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK211096 Optiflow Oxygen KitFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK201723 F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 SamplingFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK234058 F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask…Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 9 generations backK913368 Models MR700/MR720/MR730 Dual Servo Resp Humid AccFisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. · 1992
- 8 generations backK953392 HC500 Servo-Controlled Heated Respiratory Humidifier (& Accessories)Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. · 1996
- 7 generations backK983112 Respiratory Humidifier, Model # MR850Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 1998 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK020332 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK033710 MR850 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850JHUFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2004
- 4 generations backK073706 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2008
- 3 generations backK092846 Airvo Series HumidifiersFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2010
- 2 generations backK121975 Airvo Humidifier Myairo HumidifierFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK131895 Airvo 2 Humidifier, Myairvo 2 HumidifierFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK162553 AirSpiral Heated Breathing TubeFisher & Paykel Healthcare · 2018
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 15 · See all- K222197F&P Optiflow Junior 2/2+ Nasal Cannula Interface RangeFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2023 · cites it directly3descendants
- K212031F&P 850 AirSpiral Adult NIV and NHF Circuit KitFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K211096Optiflow Oxygen KitFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K201723F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 SamplingFisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2021 · cites it directly2descendants
- K234058F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility (AA041J)Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K913368 | Models MR700/MR720/MR730 Dual Servo Resp Humid Acc | Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. | 1992 | — |
| −8 | K953392 | HC500 Servo-Controlled Heated Respiratory Humidifier (& Accessories) | Fisher & Paykel Electronics, Ltd. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K983112 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model # MR850 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 1998 | 5 |
| −6 | K020332 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2003 | 1 |
| −5 | K033710 | MR850 Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850JHU | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K073706 | Respiratory Humidifier, Model MR850 | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K092846 | Airvo Series Humidifiers | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K121975 | Airvo Humidifier Myairo Humidifier | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K131895 | Airvo 2 Humidifier, Myairvo 2 Humidifier | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2013 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K162553 | AirSpiral Heated Breathing Tube | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K222197 | F&P Optiflow Junior 2/2+ Nasal Cannula Interface Range | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K212031 | F&P 850 AirSpiral Adult NIV and NHF Circuit Kit | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K211096 | Optiflow Oxygen Kit | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K201723 | F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 Sampling | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K234058 | F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility… | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 BTT? 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 BTT device
- #1 K222197 F&P Optiflow Junior 2/2+ Nasal Cannula…score 16.8 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K131895 | Airvo 2 Humidifier, Myairvo 2 HumidifierSummary page 4…ass II (21 CFR §868.5450), product code BTT Predicate device 900PT501 and 900PT531 Heated Breathing Tubes in K131895, AIRVO 2 Series Humidifier, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd Device Description AirSpi… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (15)
See all 158 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K222197 | F&P Optiflow Junior 2/2+ Nasal Cannula Interface Range | 2023 | 3 |
| K212031 | F&P 850 AirSpiral Adult NIV and NHF Circuit Kit | 2022 | 2 |
| K211096 | Optiflow Oxygen Kit | 2022 | 2 |
| K201723 | F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 Sampling | 2021 | 2 |
| K220703 | F&P 950 Respiratory Humidifier | 2023 | 1 |
| K251611 | Optiflow+ Nasal Cannula - Small (OPT942); Optiflow+ Nasal Cannula - Medium (OPT944)… | 2025 | 0 |
| K231956 | F&P Optiflow+ Duet Nasal Cannula | 2024 | 0 |
| K191818 | F&P Optiflow 3S Nasal Cannula (Small, Medium, Large) | 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?
- The line of descent spans 26 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.9 years on median.
- 3 of the 21 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K222197 (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd., 2023) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K131895.
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. 2018, 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 900PT561 heated breathing tube is for delivery of humidified respiratory gases. For use with AIRVO™ and AIRVO™ 2 Series humidifiers in hospitals and long-term care facilities. For use at flows from 2 to 60 L/min depending on the patient interface.
The 900PT560 and 900PT560E heated breathing tube is for delivery of humidified respiratory gases. For use with myAIRVO™ and myAIRVO™ 2 Series humidifiers in homes and long-term care facilities. For use at flows from 2 to 60 L/min depending on the patient interface.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K162553 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162553: AirSpiral Heated Breathing Tube.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162553
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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