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Fukuda Denshi: Cardiomax, Model FX-4010 Multi Channel Electrocardiograph

K981066510(k) TraditionalCleared Aug 31, 1998160-day review

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · LOS (no longer in FDA’s product-code list)

Cleared on Aug 31, 1998 as substantially equivalent to K971440 (Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc., 1997) after a 160-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1991. 2 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Aug 31, 1998
Review
160 days
Product code
LOS
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K913811 (1991). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2015: 1 descendant cleared2018: 1 descendant clearedK913811 · Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-4101 · Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 1991K971440 · Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-2155 Multi Channel, Interpretive Electrocardiograph · Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 19971990200020102020
  1. Root · 2 generations backK913811 Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-4101Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 1991
  2. 1 generation backK971440 Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-2155 Multi Channel, Interpretive…Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 1997
  3. This deviceK981066 Fukuda Denshi: Cardiomax, Model FX-4010 Multi Channel…Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 1998
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK173226 CardiMax ElectrocardiographFukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 2018
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK150030 Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8000 Series Patient MonitorFukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 2015

Most influential descendants

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  • K173226CardiMax ElectrocardiographFukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K150030Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8000 Series Patient MonitorFukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K913811Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-4101Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc.1991—
−1K971440Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-2155 Multi Channel, Interpretive ElectrocardiographFukuda Denshi USA, Inc.1997—
0 (this device)K981066Fukuda Denshi: Cardiomax, Model FX-4010 Multi Channel ElectrocardiographFukuda Denshi USA, Inc.1998—
+1K173226CardiMax ElectrocardiographFukuda Denshi USA, Inc.2018—
+1K150030Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8000 Series Patient MonitorFukuda Denshi USA, Inc.2015—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201510
201810
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K981066, 1991–2018Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K971440Fukuda Denshi Model FCP-2155 Multi Channel, Interpretive Electrocardiograph
Summary page 1
…Common Name: Multi Channel Interpretive Electrocardiograph Classification Name: Electrocardiograph Legally Marketed Device: FCP-2155, Multi Channel Interpretative ECG (K971440) FX4010 Reve Additional Information 03/18/98 40102a Page 1 of § ) Description: Intended. Usefi The Fukuda Densh…
Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc.1997—

What descends from it? (2)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K173226CardiMax ElectrocardiographFukuda Denshi USA, Inc.20180
K150030Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8000 Series Patient MonitorFukuda Denshi USA, Inc.20150

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 7 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 6.0 years on median.
  • None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K173226 (Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.

What is it indicated for?

Use of this device is indicated where a physician or healthcare professional requires information about the electrical events within the myocardium using waveforms recorded from the body’s surface during depolarization and repolarization of the atrium and ventricles. The FX-4010 is indicated where a clinician seeks advisory interpretive measurement, and diagnostic statements that would require confirmation by a physician. Also, can provide measurement…

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Use of this device is indicated where a physician or healthcare professional requires information about the electrical events within the myocardium using waveforms recorded from the body’s surface during depolarization and repolarization of the atrium and ventricles. The FX-4010 is indicated where a clinician seeks advisory interpretive measurement, and diagnostic statements that would require confirmation by a physician. Also, can provide measurement data, R to R timing measurements with trend infotmation and interpretation of arrhythmia to the clinician.

The basic EKG and recording features of this device are intended to be used on any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult; where the placement of EKG electrodes does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. The interpretive feature of this device is intended to be used on any patient, at least one (1) year old, where the placement of EKG electrodes does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. This device is not intended for home use.

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510(k) Report. “K981066: Fukuda Denshi: Cardiomax, Model FX-4010 Multi Channel Electrocardiograph.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K981066

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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