510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPortable (Ultrasonic) Nebulizer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Dongguan Simzo Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. · CAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface)
Cleared on Nov 27, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K171549 (Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd., 2018) after a 287-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1992. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 27, 2023
- Review
- 287 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- CAF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K923024 (1992). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK923024 NE-U04/NE U04FOmron Healthcare, Inc. · 1992 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK062263 Omron Micro-Air Vibrating Mesh Nebulizer, Model NE-U22Omron Healthcare, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK132247 Ultrasonic Mesh NebulizerFoshan Gaunying Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK171549 Intelligent Mesh NebulizerQingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
- This deviceK230379 Portable (Ultrasonic) NebulizerDongguan Simzo Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK254171 Mesh Nebulizer (UN204); Mesh Nebulizer (UN205); Mesh Nebulizer…Shenzhen Mericonn Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K254171Mesh Nebulizer (UN204); Mesh Nebulizer (UN205); Mesh Nebulizer (UN209); Mesh Nebulizer…Shenzhen Mericonn Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K923024 | NE-U04/NE U04F | Omron Healthcare, Inc. | 1992 | 1 |
| −3 | K062263 | Omron Micro-Air Vibrating Mesh Nebulizer, Model NE-U22 | Omron Healthcare, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K132247 | Ultrasonic Mesh Nebulizer | Foshan Gaunying Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K171549 | Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer | Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K230379 | Portable (Ultrasonic) Nebulizer | Dongguan Simzo Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K254171 | Mesh Nebulizer (UN204); Mesh Nebulizer (UN205); Mesh Nebulizer (UN209); Mesh… | Shenzhen Mericonn Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new CAF device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K171549 | Intelligent Mesh NebulizerSummary page 6…Sponsor: Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Device: Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer 510(K) Number: K171549 4.0 Device Description The Portable (Ultrasonic) nebulizer NBM-1 is small, handheld, internally powered general purpose… | 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K254171 | Mesh Nebulizer (UN204); Mesh Nebulizer (UN205); Mesh Nebulizer (UN209); Mesh Nebulizer… | 2026 | 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 31 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.9 years on median.
- 1 of the 4 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K254171 (Shenzhen Mericonn Technology Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K171549.
How does its category compare?
All CAF devicesCAF Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · CAF
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · CAF
211in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · CAF
1in 2018
Class I (13 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · CAF
191in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code CAF, 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 | 18 | 98 | 1 | 26 |
| 2008 | 12 | 123 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 | 163 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 | 114 | 0 | 37 |
| 2011 | 10 | 157 | 1 | 237 |
| 2012 | 9 | 126 | 0 | 138 |
| 2013 | 9 | 238 | 0 | 217 |
| 2014 | 9 | 151 | 5 | 123 |
| 2015 | 8 | 186 | 3 | 166 |
| 2016 | 5 | 186 | 1 | 201 |
| 2017 | 8 | 253 | 14 (13) | 256 |
| 2018 | 9 | 161 | 1 | 162 |
| 2019 | 3 | 266 | 0 | 185 |
| 2020 | 6 | 219 | 0 | 117 |
| 2021 | 8 | 324 | 0 | 161 |
| 2022 | 4 | 176 | 0 | 55 |
| 2023 | 8 | 279 | 0 | 107 |
| 2024 | 4 | 251 | 0 | 102 |
| 2025 | 7 | 211 | 0 | 191 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The portable (Ultrasonic) nebulizer is an ultrasonic vibrating mesh nebulizer system designed to aerosolize liquid
medications for inhalation by the patient. The device may be used with pediatric (5 years and older), defined by the
prescribed medication, and adult patients in hospital/ institutional settings, home, schools, and long-term care facilities.
It is not intended for use with Pentamidine.
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/K230379 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K230379: Portable (Ultrasonic) Nebulizer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K230379
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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