510(k) · Cleared
ClearedComsat Adult,Pediatric,Infant,Neonatal Disposable Sensor and Comsat Reusable Finger Sensor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aristo Medical Products, Inc. · DQA Oximeter
Cleared on Mar 26, 1996 after a 68-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 26, 1996
- Review
- 68 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DQA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
5 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK960251 Comsat Adult,Pediatric,Infant,Neonatal Disposable Sensor and Comsat…Aristo Medical Products, Inc. · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK012989 Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensor, Models, 2050, 2351, 2354, 2070Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK030952 Dolphin 2000 Pulse Oximetry Sensors Models 2010, 2311 Adult, 2312…Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK032947 Nellcor Compatible Dolphin 2000 Y Oximetry Sensor, Model 2210Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK060524 Dolphin 2000 Datex Compatible Oximetry Disposable and Reusable…Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK033876 Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensors, Models 2020, 2040, 2060, 2070, 2321…Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2004
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K012989Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensor, Models, 2050, 2351, 2354, 2070Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly4descendants
- K030952Dolphin 2000 Pulse Oximetry Sensors Models 2010, 2311 Adult, 2312 Pediatric, 2313…Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2003 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K032947Nellcor Compatible Dolphin 2000 Y Oximetry Sensor, Model 2210Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2003 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K060524Dolphin 2000 Datex Compatible Oximetry Disposable and Reusable Sensors and Extension…Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2006 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K033876Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensors, Models 2020, 2040, 2060, 2070, 2321, 2323, 2341, 2342…Dolphin Medical, Inc. · 2004 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K960251 | Comsat Adult,Pediatric,Infant,Neonatal Disposable Sensor and Comsat Reusable… | Aristo Medical Products, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K012989 | Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensor, Models, 2050, 2351, 2354, 2070 | Dolphin Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +2 | K030952 | Dolphin 2000 Pulse Oximetry Sensors Models 2010, 2311 Adult, 2312 Pediatric… | Dolphin Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +3 | K032947 | Nellcor Compatible Dolphin 2000 Y Oximetry Sensor, Model 2210 | Dolphin Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +2 | K060524 | Dolphin 2000 Datex Compatible Oximetry Disposable and Reusable Sensors and… | Dolphin Medical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K033876 | Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensors, Models 2020, 2040, 2060, 2070, 2321, 2323… | Dolphin Medical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 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 lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (5)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K012989 | Dolphin 2000 Oximetry Sensor, Models, 2050, 2351, 2354, 2070 | 2002 | 4 |
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, K012989 (Dolphin Medical, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 4 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.
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 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K960251 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K960251: Comsat Adult,Pediatric,Infant,Neonatal Disposable Sensor and Comsat Reusable Finger Sensor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K960251
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- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026