510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vitalconnect, Inc. · DRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency
Cleared on Nov 2, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K152139 (Vitalconnect, Inc., 2015) after a 328-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1997. 11 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 2, 2017
- Review
- 328 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K962603 (1997). 26 ancestors in all, the oldest K891104 (1989). 11 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK962603 Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp. · 1997
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK113054 EquivitalHidalgo Limited · 2012
- 2 generations backK141167 Vitalconnect Platform (Consisting of Vitalconnect Sensor, Relay…Vitalconnect, Inc. · 2014
- 1 generation backK152139 Vital Connect Platform, HealthPatch MD, VitalPatchVitalconnect, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK163453 VitalPatch® VitalConnect PlatformVitalconnect, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK183078 VitalConnect Platform, VitalPatch BiosensorVitalconnect, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK212153 Biobeat Platform, BB-613WP PatchBiobeat Technologies, Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK202868 LifeSignals Multi-Parameter Remote Monitoring PlatformLifesignals, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK242018 UbiqVue™ 2A Multi-parameter System (UX2550)Lifesignals, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK190916 VitalPatch 7D Biosensor - single, VitalPatch 7D Biosensor - bag of 20Vitalconnect, Inc. · 2019
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- Root · 9 generations backK962603 Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp. · 1997
- 8 generations backK973887 Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and…Masimo Corp. · 1998
- 7 generations backK982255 Model 2000 Pulse OximeterIvy Biomedical Systems, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK991823 N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK012451 Propaq Encore Models 202, 204, 206; Propaq CS Models 242, 244, 246Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. · 2001
- 4 generations backK061993 Equivital, Model EQ-01Hidalgo Limited · 2006
- 3 generations backK113054 EquivitalHidalgo Limited · 2012
- 2 generations backK141167 Vitalconnect Platform (Consisting of Vitalconnect Sensor, Relay…Vitalconnect, Inc. · 2014
- 1 generation backK152139 Vital Connect Platform, HealthPatch MD, VitalPatchVitalconnect, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK163453 VitalPatch® VitalConnect PlatformVitalconnect, Inc. · 2017
Showing 5 of 11 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 11 · See all- K183078VitalConnect Platform, VitalPatch BiosensorVitalconnect, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly9descendants
- K212153Biobeat Platform, BB-613WP PatchBiobeat Technologies, Ltd. · 2022 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K202868LifeSignals Multi-Parameter Remote Monitoring PlatformLifesignals, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
- K242018UbiqVue™ 2A Multi-parameter System (UX2550)Lifesignals, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K190916VitalPatch 7D Biosensor - single, VitalPatch 7D Biosensor - bag of 20Vitalconnect, Inc. · 2019 · 2 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K962603 | Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & Cables | Masimo Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K973887 | Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and Cables | Masimo Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K982255 | Model 2000 Pulse Oximeter | Ivy Biomedical Systems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K991823 | N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395 | Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K012451 | Propaq Encore Models 202, 204, 206; Propaq CS Models 242, 244, 246 | Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K061993 | Equivital, Model EQ-01 | Hidalgo Limited | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K113054 | Equivital | Hidalgo Limited | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K141167 | Vitalconnect Platform (Consisting of Vitalconnect Sensor, Relay Software… | Vitalconnect, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K152139 | Vital Connect Platform, HealthPatch MD, VitalPatch | Vitalconnect, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K163453 | VitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform | Vitalconnect, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K183078 | VitalConnect Platform, VitalPatch Biosensor | Vitalconnect, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K212153 | Biobeat Platform, BB-613WP Patch | Biobeat Technologies, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K202868 | LifeSignals Multi-Parameter Remote Monitoring Platform | Lifesignals, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K242018 | UbiqVue™ 2A Multi-parameter System (UX2550) | Lifesignals, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K190916 | VitalPatch 7D Biosensor - single, VitalPatch 7D Biosensor - bag of 20 | Vitalconnect, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152139 | Vital Connect Platform, HealthPatch MD, VitalPatchSummary page 4…: 21 CFR 870.2910 – Transmitters and Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency Product Code: DRG Predicate Device(s) VitalConnect Platform by VitalConnect, Inc. (K152139) Intended Use The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (11)
See all 112 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 20 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 3 of the 26 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K183078 (Vitalconnect, Inc., 2019) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K152139.
How does its category compare?
All DRG devicesDRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DRG
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DRG
127in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DRG
3in 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DRG
52in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DRG, 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 | 63 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 13 | 94 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 | 68 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 | 104 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 | 103 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 | 146 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 | 177 | 0 | 97 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 131 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 182 |
| 2017 | 7 | 98 | 0 | 484 |
| 2018 | 6 | 220 | 0 | 166 |
| 2019 | 5 | 122 | 0 | 70 |
| 2020 | 6 | 159 | 0 | 82 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 107 |
| 2022 | 6 | 287 | 0 | 43 |
| 2023 | 4 | 212 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 3 | 125 | 0 | 26 |
| 2025 | 3 | 127 | 0 | 52 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R interval, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity (including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the…
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The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R interval, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity (including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the VitalConnect Sensor for storage and analysis. The VitalConnect Platform can include the ability to notify healthcare professionals when physiological data fall outside selected parameters.
The device is intended for use on general care patients who are 18 years of age or older as a general patient monitor, to provide physiological information. The data from the VitalConnect Platform are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. The device is not intended for use on critical care patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K163453 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K163453: VitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K163453
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- 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