510(k) · Cleared
ClearedThe Silencer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Silent Knights Ventures, Inc. · LRK Device, Anti-Snoring
Cleared on Oct 30, 1995 after a 31-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 55 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 30, 1995
- Review
- 31 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LRK
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
55 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- This deviceK954530 The SilencerSilent Knights Ventures, Inc. · 1995
- Descendant · cites it directly · 35 of its ownK033822 Respironics Custom I Oral ApplianceRespironics, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 26 of its ownK112205 Snorerx 9.0Consumer Health Products, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 23 of its ownK033823 Respironics Custom II Oral ApplianceRespironics, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 22 of its ownK153200 SnoreRxApnea Sciences Corporation · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK061688 Anti-Snoring / Sleep Apnea DeviceTomed Dr. Toussaint GmbH · 2006
Showing 5 of 55 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 55 · See all- K033822Respironics Custom I Oral ApplianceRespironics, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly35descendants
- K112205Snorerx 9.0Consumer Health Products, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly26descendants
- K033823Respironics Custom II Oral ApplianceRespironics, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly23descendants
- K153200SnoreRxApnea Sciences Corporation · 2016 · 2 generations on22descendants
- K061688Anti-Snoring / Sleep Apnea DeviceTomed Dr. Toussaint GmbH · 2006 · cites it directly22descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K954530 | The Silencer | Silent Knights Ventures, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| +1 | K033822 | Respironics Custom I Oral Appliance | Respironics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K112205 | Snorerx 9.0 | Consumer Health Products, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K033823 | Respironics Custom II Oral Appliance | Respironics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K153200 | SnoreRx | Apnea Sciences Corporation | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K061688 | Anti-Snoring / Sleep Apnea Device | Tomed Dr. Toussaint GmbH | 2006 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (55)
See all 555 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K033822 (Respironics, Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 35 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LRK devicesLRK Device, Anti-Snoring: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LRK
14in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LRK
107in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LRK
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LRK
653in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LRK, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 109 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 88 | 2 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 | 195 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10 | 134 | 0 | 69 |
| 2012 | 10 | 142 | 0 | 445 |
| 2013 | 9 | 233 | 0 | 72 |
| 2014 | 11 | 219 | 0 | 49 |
| 2015 | 6 | 117 | 0 | 28 |
| 2016 | 10 | 157 | 0 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 | 170 | 0 | 32 |
| 2018 | 10 | 200 | 0 | 61 |
| 2019 | 13 | 150 | 0 | 56 |
| 2020 | 5 | 80 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 | 10 | 126 | 0 | 49 |
| 2022 | 11 | 154 | 0 | 40 |
| 2023 | 5 | 156 | 0 | 50 |
| 2024 | 6 | 254 | 0 | 185 |
| 2025 | 14 | 107 | 1 | 653 |
| 2026 | 10 | 63 | 1 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K954530 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K954530: The Silencer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K954530
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026