# K980884: Siemens Sevoflurane Vaporizer SV 953

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 19, 1998 after 163 days
- Product code: CAD (Vaporizer, Anesthesia, Non-Heated)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5880
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K841157 (1984). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K841157: Halothane Vaporizer 950, Enflurane, Siemens Elema AB (1984) Summary page 2.

## Indications for use
Purpose and function of the Sevoflurane Vaporizer SV 953: The Sevoflurane Vaporizer SV 953 is designed for use with the Servo Ventilator 900 and for vaporizing the liquid anesthetic agent sevoflurane in conjunction with the controlled administration of anesthetic gas mixtures during surgery. Intended Operator: The Sevoflurane Vaporizer SV953 is intended to be used by Healthcare providers, i.e. Physicians, Nurses and Technicians. Intended Patient Populations: The Sevoflurane Vaporizer SV953 is intended for general and critical ventilatory to be used on Adult, Pediatric, Infant and Neonatal populations. Intended Use Environment: The Sevoflurane Vaporizer SV953 is intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals. The unit is designed to be used at the bedside. It is not intended for transport use in ambulances or helicopters in the U.S. market.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K980884
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology