510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDahlberg Hearing Aid with Multi-Channel Compression Circuit
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Miracle-Ear, Inc. · ESD Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription
Cleared on Nov 27, 1996 as substantially equivalent to K960804 (Miracle-Ear, Inc., 1996) after a 15-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 27, 1996
- Review
- 15 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- ESD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K954941 (1995). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK954941 Miracle Ear and AudiotoneMiracle-Ear, Inc. · 1995
- 1 generation backK960804 Miracle Ear & Audiotone Model Ite/Itc/CicMiracle-Ear, Inc. · 1996
- This deviceK964530 Dahlberg Hearing Aid with Multi-Channel Compression CircuitMiracle-Ear, Inc. · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK970262 Multi-Channel Compression Bte (SD)Miracle-Ear, Inc. · 1997
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K970262Multi-Channel Compression Bte (SD)Miracle-Ear, Inc. · 1997 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K954941 | Miracle Ear and Audiotone | Miracle-Ear, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K960804 | Miracle Ear & Audiotone Model Ite/Itc/Cic | Miracle-Ear, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K964530 | Dahlberg Hearing Aid with Multi-Channel Compression Circuit | Miracle-Ear, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K970262 | Multi-Channel Compression Bte (SD) | Miracle-Ear, Inc. | 1997 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 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 ESD device
- #1 K232999 Lyric4 Hearing Aidscore 8.4 · 5 generations · no Class I recall
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K960804 | Miracle Ear & Audiotone Model Ite/Itc/CicSummary page 1…), Class I. To amplify and transmit sound to the ear. Dahlberg multi-channel compression hearing aids which were cleared for distribution under document control number K960804. 2110592 The hearing aid shells will be manufactured from materials that are commonly used in the industry. The hearing aid wi… | 1996 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K970262 | Multi-Channel Compression Bte (SD) | 1997 | 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 1 year and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K970262 (Miracle-Ear, Inc., 1997) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K960804.
How does its category compare?
All ESD devicesESD Hearing Aid, Air-Conduction, Prescription: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · ESD
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ESD
Too few ESD 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · ESD
2in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ESD
53in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ESD, 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 | 13 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 53 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
To amplify and transmit sound to the ear.
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/K964530 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K964530: Dahlberg Hearing Aid with Multi-Channel Compression Circuit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K964530
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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