510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSmartTouch
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · CAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface)
Cleared on Aug 30, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K133951 (Nexus6, Ltd., 2014) after a 261-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1982. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 30, 2017
- Review
- 261 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K823423 (1982). 7 ancestors in all. 6 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK823423 Nebulizer Chronolog & InterpreterAdvanced Technology Products, Inc. · 1982
- 3 generations backK970344 Mdilog, Model MDC-511Medtrak Technologies, Inc. · 1997
- 2 generations backK091803 Smarttrack SystemNexus6, Ltd. · 2009
- 1 generation backK133951 SmarttouchNexus6, Ltd. · 2014
- This deviceK163485 SmartTouchAdherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK173310 SmartTouchAdherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK211233 Hailie Sensor NF0109Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK222247 Hailie Sensor NF0110Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK250022 HeroTracker SenseVoluntis · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK220622 Hailie Sensor NF0106Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2022
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K173310SmartTouchAdherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly5descendants
- K211233Hailie Sensor NF0109Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2021 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K222247Hailie Sensor NF0110Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K250022HeroTracker SenseVoluntis · 2025 · 4 generations on0descendants
- K220622Hailie Sensor NF0106Adherium (Nz), Ltd. · 2022 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K823423 | Nebulizer Chronolog & Interpreter | Advanced Technology Products, Inc. | 1982 | — |
| −3 | K970344 | Mdilog, Model MDC-511 | Medtrak Technologies, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −2 | K091803 | Smarttrack System | Nexus6, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K133951 | Smarttouch | Nexus6, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K163485 | SmartTouch | Adherium (Nz), Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K173310 | SmartTouch | Adherium (Nz), Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K211233 | Hailie Sensor NF0109 | Adherium (Nz), Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K222247 | Hailie Sensor NF0110 | Adherium (Nz), Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +4 | K250022 | HeroTracker Sense | Voluntis | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K220622 | Hailie Sensor NF0106 | Adherium (Nz), Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133951 | SmarttouchSummary page 4…Anesthesiology Devices, 21 CFR §868.5630, Class II, CAF (a)(3) Identification of Legally Marketed Devices The predicate device that equivalence is claimed to is: K133951, SmartTouch, Nexus6 Limited. (a)(4) Description of the Device SmartTouch is used to provide a medication reminder and actuation… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (6)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K173310 | SmartTouch | 2018 | 5 |
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 35 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12.2 years on median.
- None of the 7 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K173310 (Adherium (Nz), Ltd., 2018) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K133951.
How does its category compare?
All CAF devicesCAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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 SmartTouch is intended for single-patient use in the home environment as a medication reminder and electronic data capture accessory for recording actuations of prescribed MDI usage. This may be used in the following applications: • In clinical trials, where researchers need to know when a patient has actuated their trial MDI medication; • In clinical practice, where specialists, general practitioners, nurses, and educators need to know if a patient…
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The SmartTouch is intended for single-patient use in the home environment as a medication reminder and electronic data capture accessory for recording actuations of prescribed MDI usage. This may be used in the following applications:
• In clinical trials, where researchers need to know when a patient has actuated their trial MDI medication;
• In clinical practice, where specialists, general practitioners, nurses, and educators need to know if a patient has actuated their prescribed MDI medication.
• In self-management, where patients need to track their medication use as part of their management plan.
The SmartTouch is compatible only with the Symbicort MDI. The SmartTouch is not intended to indicate remaining quantity of medication in an MDI and does not include a dose counting function.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K163485 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K163485: SmartTouch.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K163485
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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