510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPulse Oximeter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · DQA Oximeter
Cleared on Jan 25, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K172792 (Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd., 2018) after a 237-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1994. 1 of the 124 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 25, 2021
- Review
- 237 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K941811 (1994). 121 ancestors in all, the oldest K842616 (1984). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 124 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 13 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK053234 PM-9000 Express Patient MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123711 Patient MonitorShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK172792 Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2018
- This deviceK201468 Pulse OximeterShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK213431 Handheld Pulse OximeterShenzhen Witleaf Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK212300 Pulse OximeterShenzhen Mericonn Technology Co., Ltd. · 2022
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- Root · 13 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 12 generations backK960934 HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1996
- 11 generations backK981376 Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CTHewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 10 generations backK990125 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. KHewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 9 generations backK990972 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP…Hewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 8 generations backK013199 Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 7 generations backK020531 Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 6 generations backK021778 Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275BPhilips Medical Systems · 2002
- 5 generations backK023871 M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 4 generations backK030038 Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK053234 PM-9000 Express Patient MonitorShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123711 Patient MonitorShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK172792 Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2018
- This deviceK201468 Pulse OximeterShenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
- K970209 Capnocheck Plus7 generations back · 1997
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K941811 | HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring System | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1994 | — |
| −12 | K960934 | HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K981376 | Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CT | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −10 | K990125 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. K | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K990972 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP Viridia… | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K013199 | Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent Rack, Model… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K020531 | Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component Compact… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K021778 | Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275B | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K023871 | M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70 Intellivue… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030038 | Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal Technology… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K053234 | PM-9000 Express Patient Monitor | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| −2 | K123711 | Patient Monitor | Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K172792 | Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20 | Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K201468 | Pulse Oximeter | Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K213431 | Handheld Pulse Oximeter | Shenzhen Witleaf Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K212300 | Pulse Oximeter | Shenzhen Mericonn Technology Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
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 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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 DQA device
- #1 K221282 Empatica Health Monitoring Platformscore 20.1 · 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172792 | Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20Summary page 5…510(k) Number Shenzhen Creative Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20 K172792 Industry Co., Ltd 4. Reason for submission: New device 5. Device Description: This AP-10 Pulse Oximeter is wrist-wo… | 2018 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 1997 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 27 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 18 of the 121 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K213431 (Shenzhen Witleaf Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., 2023) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DQA devicesDQA Oximeter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DQA
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DQA
182in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DQA
3in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DQA
399in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DQA, 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 | 20 | 122 | 6 | 325 |
| 2008 | 22 | 97 | 5 | 312 |
| 2009 | 35 | 117 | 29 | 281 |
| 2010 | 29 | 127 | 4 | 185 |
| 2011 | 15 | 195 | 1 | 164 |
| 2012 | 14 | 120 | 0 | 322 |
| 2013 | 15 | 182 | 0 | 468 |
| 2014 | 11 | 175 | 2 | 1,124 |
| 2015 | 13 | 158 | 1 | 2,082 |
| 2016 | 14 | 246 | 0 | 1,775 |
| 2017 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 1,190 |
| 2018 | 18 | 260 | 32 | 694 |
| 2019 | 19 | 158 | 0 | 548 |
| 2020 | 15 | 126 | 0 | 426 |
| 2021 | 10 | 174 | 0 | 553 |
| 2022 | 20 | 265 | 0 | 478 |
| 2023 | 13 | 317 | 0 | 392 |
| 2024 | 14 | 285 | 3 | 545 |
| 2025 | 15 | 182 | 0 | 399 |
| 2026 | 8 | 187 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This Pulse Oximeter is intended for measuring and recording the functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR).
It is intended for spot check and continuous recording of SpO2, PR of adult or pediatric patients in hospitals, clinics, or
home. This device is not intended for continuous monitoring.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K201468 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K201468: Pulse Oximeter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K201468
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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