510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBipap Synchrony HC
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Respironics, Inc. · MNS Ventilator, Continuous, Non-Life-Supporting
Cleared on Mar 20, 2000 as substantially equivalent to K962517 (Healthdyne Technologies, Inc., 1997) after a 236-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1997. 24 of the 94 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 92 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 20, 2000
- Review
- 236 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MNS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K962517 (1997). 92 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly. 24 of the 94 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 1 generation backK962517 Model 7700 Quantum Pressure Support Ventilator PSVHealthdyne Technologies, Inc. · 1997
- This deviceK992530 Bipap Synchrony HCRespironics, Inc. · 2000
- Descendant · cites it directly · 91 of its ownK012323 Bipap Synchrony Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 59 of its ownK070328 Bipap Synchrony with AvapsRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 52 of its ownK031656 Bipap Harmony Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 40 of its ownK032834 Bipap Pro 2 BI-Level SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 39 of its ownK043607 Bipap Pro 2 BI-Level System with BI-FlexRespironics, Inc. · 2005
Showing 5 of 92 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 92 · See all- K012323Bipap Synchrony Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2001 · cites it directly91descendants
- K070328Bipap Synchrony with AvapsRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2007 · cites it directly59descendants
- K031656Bipap Harmony Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2003 · 2 generations on52descendants
- K032834Bipap Pro 2 BI-Level SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2004 · 3 generations on40descendants
- K043607Bipap Pro 2 BI-Level System with BI-FlexRespironics, Inc. · 2005 · 2 generations on39descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K962517 | Model 7700 Quantum Pressure Support Ventilator PSV | Healthdyne Technologies, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K992530 | Bipap Synchrony HC | Respironics, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| +1 | K012323 | Bipap Synchrony Ventilatory Support System | Respironics, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K070328 | Bipap Synchrony with Avaps | Respironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K031656 | Bipap Harmony Ventilatory Support System | Respironics, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +3 | K032834 | Bipap Pro 2 BI-Level System | Respironics, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K043607 | Bipap Pro 2 BI-Level System with BI-Flex | Respironics, Inc. | 2005 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | 8 | 5 |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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.
24 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new MNS device
- #1 K251661 Mariana Minerva; Mariana Nimbusscore 14.2 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K962517 | Model 7700 Quantum Pressure Support Ventilator PSVSummary page 1…sual Name MNS (continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting) Proprietary Name BiPAP® Synchrony™ HC internal Project Name Vireo Predicate Device Respironics Quantum™ PSV (K962517) Reason for submission New Device Substantial Equivalence This premarket notification section 510(k) submission demonstrates th… | 1997 |
What descends from it? (92)
See all 924 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (24 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K090539Bipap Autosv AdvancedRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2009 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2009 descendants bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K090248Bipap AutosvRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2009 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2009 descendants bar of FIG. 14 Class I recalls
- K082660V60 Ventilator, Model V8000Respironics California, Inc. · 2009 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2009 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
- K083526Trilogy 100 VentilatorRespironics Inc., Sleep & Home Respiratory Group · 2009 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2009 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K092818Bipap Avaps Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2010 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2010 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K113053Bipap a 30 Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2012 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 15 Class I recalls
- K102985V60 Ventilator with PPV and Auto-Trak+ Software OptionsRespironics, Inc. · 2011 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 18 Class I recalls
- K093416Trilogy 200 VentilatorRespironics, Inc. · 2010 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2010 descendants bar of FIG. 14 Class I recalls
- K111610Trilogy Series Ventilator with OximetryRespironics, Inc. · 2011 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K102465Bipap Avaps Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2011 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K111378Oximetry Interface KitPhilips Respironics, Inc. · 2011 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2011 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K121623Bipap a 40 Ventilatory Support SystemRespironics, Inc. · 2012 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2012 descendants bar of FIG. 13 Class I recalls
Nearest 12 of 24 shown.
Nearest 5 of 24; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All MNS devicesMNS Ventilator, Continuous, Non-Life-Supporting: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MNS
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MNS
115in 2013
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MNS
1in 2008
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MNS
1,790in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MNS, 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 | 4 | 90 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 1 | 7 |
| 2009 | 4 | 92 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 4 | 124 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 | 140 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 | 111 | 0 | 12 |
| 2013 | 3 | 115 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 50 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 275 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 64 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 256 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 2,514 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,320 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,571 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,790 |
| 2026 | 3 | 269 | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The BiPAP Synchrony is intended to provide non-invasive ventilation in adult patients (>30kg) for the treatment of respiratory insufficdency (a condition in which the patient can continue without ventilation for some period, such as overnight) or obstructive sleep apnea. The Synchrony ventilator is intended for use with nasal masks and full-face masks as recommended by Respironics.
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/K992530 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K992530: Bipap Synchrony HC.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992530
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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