510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLifeSignals WiPoint Biosensor_iOS Receiver_App System (LifeSignals WiPatch & WiApp System)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Hmicro, Inc. · DRG Transmitters And Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency
Cleared on Jun 14, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K150992 (Vios Medical, Inc., 2015) after a 346-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1997. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 14, 2018
- Review
- 346 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DRG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K962603 (1997). 61 ancestors in all, the oldest K872291 (1987). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK962603 Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp. · 1997
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK133586 Visi Mobile Monitioring SystemSotera Wireless, Inc. · 2013
- 2 generations backK143751 Visi Mobile Monitoring SystemSotera Wireless, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK150992 Vios Monitoring SystemVios Medical, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK172011 LifeSignals WiPoint Biosensor_iOS Receiver_App System (LifeSignals…Hmicro, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK191331 Life Sensor Cardiac MonitorBraveheart Wireless, Inc. · 2019
Show all 12 generations
- Root · 12 generations backK962603 Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & CablesMasimo Corp. · 1997
- 11 generations backK973887 Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and…Masimo Corp. · 1998
- 10 generations backK982255 Model 2000 Pulse OximeterIvy Biomedical Systems, Inc. · 1998
- 9 generations backK991823 N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 1999
- 8 generations backK012891 Oximax Pulse Oximetry System with N-595 Pulse Oximeter and Oximax…Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK021090 Oximax N-550 Pulse Oximeter,Model N-550 Pulse OximeterNellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK031740 VSM - Vital Signs Monitor, Model 53000 SeriesWelch Allyn Protocol, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK033378 Vital Signs Monitor, Propaq LTWelch Allyn Protocol, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK122036 Visi Mobile Monitoring SystemSotera Wireless, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK133586 Visi Mobile Monitioring SystemSotera Wireless, Inc. · 2013
- 2 generations backK143751 Visi Mobile Monitoring SystemSotera Wireless, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK150992 Vios Monitoring SystemVios Medical, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK172011 LifeSignals WiPoint Biosensor_iOS Receiver_App System (LifeSignals…Hmicro, Inc. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K191331Life Sensor Cardiac MonitorBraveheart Wireless, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K962603 | Masimo Set MS-1 Pulse Oximeter & the Lnop Series of Sensors & Cables | Masimo Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −11 | K973887 | Masimo Set MS-1P Pulse Oximeter and the Lnop Series of Sensors and Cables | Masimo Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K982255 | Model 2000 Pulse Oximeter | Ivy Biomedical Systems, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K991823 | N-395 Pulse Oximeter, Model N-395 | Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K012891 | Oximax Pulse Oximetry System with N-595 Pulse Oximeter and Oximax Sensors and… | Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. | 2002 | 1 |
| −7 | K021090 | Oximax N-550 Pulse Oximeter,Model N-550 Pulse Oximeter | Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K031740 | VSM - Vital Signs Monitor, Model 53000 Series | Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K033378 | Vital Signs Monitor, Propaq LT | Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. | 2004 | 3 |
| −4 | K122036 | Visi Mobile Monitoring System | Sotera Wireless, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −3 | K133586 | Visi Mobile Monitioring System | Sotera Wireless, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K143751 | Visi Mobile Monitoring System | Sotera Wireless, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K150992 | Vios Monitoring System | Vios Medical, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172011 | LifeSignals WiPoint Biosensor_iOS Receiver_App System (LifeSignals WiPatch &… | Hmicro, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K191331 | Life Sensor Cardiac Monitor | Braveheart Wireless, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 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 DRG? 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 DRG device
- #1 K223711 ANNE Onescore 20.8 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150992 | Vios Monitoring SystemSummary page 4…DRT Class II tachometer & rate alarm) 5. Predicate Device Vios Monitoring System (K150992) Page 1 of 5… | 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K191331 | Life Sensor Cardiac Monitor | 2019 | 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 21 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 11 of the 61 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K191331 (Braveheart Wireless, Inc., 2019) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K150992.
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. 2018, 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 LifeSignals WiPatch & WiApp system is intended for spot check and short-term monitoring of ECG & heart rate of patients at rest or patients who can be transported within the range of the antenna network. The WiPatch & WiApp system has visual and audio alarms to alert clinical personnel when heart rate falls outside the set limits. The device is intended for use on general care patients of 18 years or older. The device is not intended for use on…
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The LifeSignals WiPatch & WiApp system is intended for spot check and short-term monitoring of ECG & heart rate of patients at rest or patients who can be transported within the range of the antenna network. The WiPatch & WiApp system has visual and audio alarms to alert clinical personnel when heart rate falls outside the set limits. The device is intended for use on general care patients of 18 years or older. The device is not intended for use on critical care patients.
The LifeSignals WiPatch & WiApp System is contraindicated for use on patients with active implantable medical devices such as pacemakers, implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) & left ventricular assist devices (LVAD); for use in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment; for use during surgical procedures when electro-surgical equipment is operational.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172011 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172011: LifeSignals WiPoint Biosensor_iOS Receiver_App System (LifeSignals WiPatch & WiApp System).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172011
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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