510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNorth-vision Multi-parameter Patient Monitor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
North-Vision Tech., Inc. · MHX Monitor, Physiological, Patient (With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)
Cleared on Dec 21, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K123711 (Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd., 2013) after a 449-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1994. 1 of the 119 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Dec 21, 2018
- Review
- 449 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MHX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K941811 (1994). 118 ancestors in all, the oldest K842616 (1984). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 119 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 12 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK030038 Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK053234 PM-9000 Express Patient MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123711 Patient MonitorShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2013
- This deviceK173036 North-vision Multi-parameter Patient MonitorNorth-Vision Tech., Inc. · 2018
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- Root · 12 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 11 generations backK960934 HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1996
- 10 generations backK981376 Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CTHewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 9 generations backK990125 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. KHewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 8 generations backK990972 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP…Hewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 7 generations backK013199 Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK020531 Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 5 generations backK021778 Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275BPhilips Medical Systems · 2002
- 4 generations backK023871 M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 3 generations backK030038 Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK053234 PM-9000 Express Patient MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123711 Patient MonitorShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2013
- This deviceK173036 North-vision Multi-parameter Patient MonitorNorth-Vision Tech., Inc. · 2018
Class I recalls in this family
- K970209 Capnocheck Plus6 generations back · 1997
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K941811 | HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring System | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1994 | — |
| −11 | K960934 | HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K981376 | Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CT | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K990125 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. K | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K990972 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP Viridia… | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K013199 | Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent Rack, Model… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K020531 | Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component Compact… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K021778 | Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275B | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K023871 | M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70 Intellivue… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030038 | Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal Technology… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K053234 | PM-9000 Express Patient Monitor | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K123711 | Patient Monitor | Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173036 | North-vision Multi-parameter Patient Monitor | North-Vision Tech., Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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 MHX device
- #1 K251702 IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX750; IntelliVue…score 23.0 · 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123711 | Patient MonitorSummary page 4…CFT 870.2700, “Oximeter” as DQA Product Code: MWI Second Product Code: DXN, DQA 3. Legally Marketed Predicate: CREATIVE Patient Monitor, UP-7000 per 510(k)K123711, commercial distribution certification dated Oct. 1, 2013. 4. Device Description: The Elegant-1000 Series are intended to… | 2013 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K970209Capnocheck PlusBci Intl., Inc. · 1997 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 1997 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 24 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 18 of the 118 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K123711.
How does its category compare?
All MHX devicesMHX Monitor, Physiological, Patient (With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MHX
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MHX
192in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MHX
21so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MHX
3,761in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MHX, 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 | 15 | 96 | 3 | 131 |
| 2008 | 16 | 58 | 2 | 232 |
| 2009 | 13 | 57 | 7 | 382 |
| 2010 | 20 | 90 | 13 | 955 |
| 2011 | 12 | 81 | 16 | 949 |
| 2012 | 16 | 88 | 11 | 676 |
| 2013 | 21 | 120 | 14 | 1,997 |
| 2014 | 13 | 248 | 6 | 1,609 |
| 2015 | 14 | 203 | 5 | 1,284 |
| 2016 | 13 | 149 | 7 | 1,105 |
| 2017 | 14 | 134 | 6 | 1,115 |
| 2018 | 11 | 203 | 12 | 2,157 |
| 2019 | 7 | 243 | 6 | 1,462 |
| 2020 | 11 | 196 | 0 | 1,714 |
| 2021 | 5 | 195 | 0 | 2,423 |
| 2022 | 15 | 189 | 6 | 1,470 |
| 2023 | 8 | 229 | 3 | 2,254 |
| 2024 | 5 | 181 | 3 | 2,814 |
| 2025 | 8 | 192 | 15 | 3,761 |
| 2026 | 14 | 205 | 21 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The North-vision Elegant-1000 Series of Multi-parameter Patient Monitor are intended to monitor, display and record physiological signs of adult, pediatric patients. With the functions of near real-time recording and displaying parameters ECG, heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure, functional oxygen saturation, it allows comprehensive analysis of patient’s physiological conditions. This apparatus is applicable for use in hospitals, clinics, and practitioner’s office. The operation should be carried out by qualified professionals only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173036 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173036: North-vision Multi-parameter Patient Monitor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173036
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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