# K172482: The Nellcor pulse oximetry monitor interface cable

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Covidien
- Decided: Dec 15, 2017 after 121 days
- Product code: DQA (Oximeter)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.2700
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 13 generations back to K962603 (1997). 52 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
1 of 54 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K141518: Nellcor Bedside Respiratory Patient Monitoring System, Covidien (2015) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K201179: GE ApexPro CH SpO2 - Nellcor Cable, GE ApexPro FH SpO2 - Nellcor Cable (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Nellcor™ USB Pulse Oximetry Monitor Interface Cable is indicated for prescription use only for spot check or continuous non-invasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate. It is intended for use with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during both no motion and motion conditions and for patients who are either well or poorly perfused, in hospitals and hospital-type facilities.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K172482
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology