510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2022FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue Oximeter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC · MUD Oximeter, Tissue Saturation
Cleared on Feb 10, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K143675 (Cas Medical Systems, Inc., 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 75-day review. Its family tree reaches back 27 generations to 1994. 1 of the 243 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Feb 10, 2021
- Review
- 75 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MUD
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 27 generations to K941811 (1994). 242 ancestors in all, the oldest K822055 (1982). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 243 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 27 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 23 generations between
- 3 generations backK180881 HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere Pressure CableEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2018
- 2 generations backK190205 HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere Tissue Oximetry ModuleEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2019
- 1 generation backK201446 HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Platform, HemoSphere ClearSight ModuleEdwards Lifesiences, LLC · 2020 · Recalled
- This deviceK203490 FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue OximeterEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2021
Show all 27 generations
- Root · 27 generations backK941811 HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring SystemHewlett-Packard Co. · 1994
- 26 generations backK960934 HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24Hewlett-Packard Co. · 1996
- 25 generations backK981376 Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CTHewlett-Packard Co. · 1999
- 24 generations backK990125 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. KHewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 23 generations backK990972 HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP…Hewlett-Packard GmbH · 1999
- 22 generations backK013199 Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 21 generations backK020531 Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 20 generations backK021778 Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275BPhilips Medical Systems · 2002
- 19 generations backK023871 M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70…Philips Medical Systems · 2002
- 18 generations backK030038 Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal…Philips Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 17 generations backK031481 The Philips Intellivue MP60, MP70, and MP90 Patient Monitors…Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH · 2003
- 16 generations backK032858 The Philips Intellivue MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70,and MP90 Patient…Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH · 2003
- 15 generations backK040304 Philips Intellivue Patient Monitor, Models MP40 & MP50Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2004
- 14 generations backK041235 Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50. MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2004
- 13 generations backK042845 The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, and MP90 Intellivue…Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH · 2004
- 12 generations backK050141 The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2005
- 11 generations backK050762 Philips Intellivue Patient Monitor, Models MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2005
- 10 generations backK051106 The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, MP80 and MP90…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2005
- 9 generations backK052801 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Release C.02, Models MP20, MP30…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2005
- 8 generations backK053522 Philips MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, MP80 and MP90 Intellivue Patient…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2006
- 7 generations backK060221 The Phillips, Model MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80,and MP90…Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH · 2006
- 6 generations backK060541 The Philips MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80 and MP90 Intellivue…Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH · 2006 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK061052 The Philips Intellivue Patient Monitors, Models…Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK062283 The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, MP80, MP90…Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK180881 HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere Pressure CableEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2018
- 2 generations backK190205 HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere Tissue Oximetry ModuleEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2019
- 1 generation backK201446 HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Platform, HemoSphere ClearSight ModuleEdwards Lifesiences, LLC · 2020 · Recalled
- This deviceK203490 FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue OximeterEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
- K160552 EV1000 Clinical Platform with ClearSight Finger…2 generations back · 2016
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −27 | K941811 | HP M1175A, M1176A, Component Monitoring System | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1994 | — |
| −26 | K960934 | HP M1205A Omnicare Component Monitor System Model 24 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1996 | — |
| −25 | K981376 | Hewlett-Packard M1205A Viridia 24 CT | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1999 | — |
| −24 | K990125 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, Model Rev. K | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −23 | K990972 | HP Viridia Component Monitoring System, HP Viridia CMS 24/26, HP Viridia… | Hewlett-Packard GmbH | 1999 | — |
| −22 | K013199 | Philips Component Compact Monitor,Model M1275B, Philips Compenent Rack, Model… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −21 | K020531 | Philips Multi-Parameter Module, Model M3001A; Philips Component Compact… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −20 | K021778 | Philips Component Compact Monitor, Release a.04, Model #M1275B | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −19 | K023871 | M3046A (M2/M3/M4) Compact Portable Patient Monitor and MP60 & MP70 Intellivue… | Philips Medical Systems | 2002 | — |
| −18 | K030038 | Philips MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors with Portal Technology… | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −17 | K031481 | The Philips Intellivue MP60, MP70, and MP90 Patient Monitors, Release a.20 | Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH | 2003 | — |
| −16 | K032858 | The Philips Intellivue MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70,and MP90 Patient Monitors… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH | 2003 | — |
| −15 | K040304 | Philips Intellivue Patient Monitor, Models MP40 & MP50 | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −14 | K041235 | Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50. MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K042845 | The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, and MP90 Intellivue Patient… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −12 | K050141 | The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70 and MP90 Intellivue Patient… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2005 | — |
| −11 | K050762 | Philips Intellivue Patient Monitor, Models MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2005 | — |
| −10 | K051106 | The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, MP80 and MP90 Intellivue… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K052801 | Intellivue Patient Monitors with Release C.02, Models MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2005 | — |
| −8 | K053522 | Philips MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, MP80 and MP90 Intellivue Patient Monitors… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K060221 | The Phillips, Model MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80,and MP90 Intellivue… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K060541 | The Philips MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80 and MP90 Intellivue Atient… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH | 2006 | 2 |
| −5 | K061052 | The Philips Intellivue Patient Monitors, Models… | Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K062283 | The Philips MP20, MP30, MP40, MP50, MP60, MP70, MP80, MP90 Intellivue Patient… | Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K180881 | HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere Pressure Cable | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC | 2018 | — |
| −2 | K190205 | HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere Tissue Oximetry Module | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC | 2019 | — |
| −1 | K201446 | HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Platform, HemoSphere ClearSight Module | Edwards Lifesiences, LLC | 2020 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K203490 | FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue Oximeter | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 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.
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 MUD device
- #1 K223651 Cerebral Adaptive Index (CAI) Algorithmscore 19.8 · 29 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143675 | FORE-SIGHT Elite Absolute Tissue OximeterSummary page 4…Predicate Device Primary Fore-Sight Elite Absolute Tissue Oximeter manufactured by CAS Medical Predicate Device: Inc. (Now Edwards Lifesciences, K143675, cleared on April 10, 2015). Additional HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Platform (K201446, cleared on Predicate… | 2015 |
| * | K201446 | HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Platform, HemoSphere ClearSight ModuleSummary page 4…CAS Medical Predicate Device: Inc. (Now Edwards Lifesciences, K143675, cleared on April 10, 2015). Additional HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Platform (K201446, cleared on Predicate October 1, 2020). Devices: K203490 IV. Device Description Device… | 2020 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | Class II | Z-0834-2022 | Software in the Use Environment | The StO2 values may be inaccurately low when using either the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Tissue Oximeter Module or the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue Oximeter Monitor with the Fore-Sight Elite large sensor in certain somatic locations (arms and… |
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.
- K160552EV1000 Clinical Platform with ClearSight Finger Cuff or ClearSight System, EV1000 Clinical PlatformEdwards Lifesciences, LLC · 2016 · 2 generations back · ◆ in the 2016 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 27 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4 months on median.
- 35 of the 242 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K143675.
How does its category compare?
All MUD devicesMUD Oximeter, Tissue Saturation: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MUD
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MUD
124in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MUD
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MUD
131in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MUD, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 96 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 | 4 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 211 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 | 109 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 167 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 | 249 | 0 | 24 |
| 2018 | 3 | 128 | 0 | 38 |
| 2019 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 107 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 27 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 2 | 52 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 1 | 73 |
| 2024 | 5 | 124 | 0 | 140 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 131 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The non-invasive Fore-Sight Elite Absolute Tissue Oximeter is intended for use as an adjunct monitor of absolute regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood under the sensor in individuals at risk for reduced-flow or no-flow ischemic states and is indicated for use as follows:
- When used with Large Sensors, the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Oximeter is indicated for use on adults and transitional adolescents >40 Kg.
- When used with Medium Sensors, the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Oximeter is indicated for use on pediatric subjects > 3 Kg.
- When used with Small Sensors, the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Oximeter is indicated for cerebral use on pediatric subjects < 8 Kg and non-cerebral use on pediatric subjects <5 Kg.
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/K203490 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203490: FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue Oximeter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K203490
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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