# K992285: Salter Aire Compressor

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Salter Labs
- Decided: Jan 7, 2000 after 184 days
- Product code: CAF (Nebulizer (Direct Patient Interface))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5630
- 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 K942444 (1995). 2 ancestors in all.
3 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K964078: 3050 Sport-Neb, Medical Industries America, Inc. (1997) Summary page 3.
- K942444: 3002 Aeromax, Medical Industries America, Inc. (1995) Summary page 3.

## Most influential descendants
- K082878: Nevoni Classic, Model 6600-PO (2008), 0 descendants of its own
- K072163: Happyneb II, Happyneb Iii, Speedy, Nebby Plus and Myneb, Model 5 (2008), 0 descendants of its own
- K062014: Families of Master Neb, Primo Neb, SC03, Neb Aid, 4.2.Neb, Q03, FJ03, and Walkie-Neb (2007), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Salter Aire Compressor is an AC-powered, piston type air compressor that generates pressurized air for use with a small volume nebulizer to produce an aerosol. This product is intended to be used primarily by patients in the home care market, although it may also be used by trained hospital staff personnel as well. The Salter Aire Compressor is a prescription use, non-sterile, durable device.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K992285
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology