510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSiemens Infinity SC 6002XL Portable Patient Monitor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · MHX Monitor, Physiological, Patient (With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)
Cleared on Feb 22, 2000 as substantially equivalent to K980882 (Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 1998) and 4 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1985. 246 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 22, 2000
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MHX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K844187 (1985). 8 ancestors in all. 246 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK844187 Siemens Sirecust 404N Neonatal MonitorSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1985
- 2 generations backK952054 Siemens Sirecust Monitoring (1200, 1200 Neo, 960)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1996
- 1 generation backK962404 Siemens SC 6000 & SC 6000 P Portable Bedside Monitoring SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1997
- This deviceK993974 Siemens Infinity SC 6002XL Portable Patient MonitorSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2000
- Descendant · cites it directly · 244 of its ownK033600 Infinity GammaxlDraeger Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 241 of its ownK040188 Infinity Gammaxl and SC 6802XL with the Scio Gas ModuleDraeger Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 230 of its ownK051628 Infinity Monitors with Scio ModificationsDraeger Medical Systems, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 222 of its ownK053204 Intellivue Gas Modules, Models G5 M1019A and G1 M1013ADraeger Medical AG & Co. Kgaa · 2006
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 221 of its ownK060541 The Philips MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80 and MP90 Intellivue…Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH · 2006 · Recalled
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 246 · See all- K033600Infinity GammaxlDraeger Medical Systems, Inc. · 2003 · cites it directly244descendants
- K040188Infinity Gammaxl and SC 6802XL with the Scio Gas ModuleDraeger Medical Systems, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly241descendants
- K051628Infinity Monitors with Scio ModificationsDraeger Medical Systems, Inc. · 2005 · 2 generations on230descendants
- K053204Intellivue Gas Modules, Models G5 M1019A and G1 M1013ADraeger Medical AG & Co. Kgaa · 2006 · 3 generations on222descendants
- K060541The Philips MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80 and MP90 Intellivue Atient MonitorsPhilips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH · 2006 · 4 generations on221descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K844187 | Siemens Sirecust 404N Neonatal Monitor | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 1985 | — |
| −2 | K952054 | Siemens Sirecust Monitoring (1200, 1200 Neo, 960) | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −1 | K962404 | Siemens SC 6000 & SC 6000 P Portable Bedside Monitoring System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K993974 | Siemens Infinity SC 6002XL Portable Patient Monitor | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| +1 | K033600 | Infinity Gammaxl | Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K040188 | Infinity Gammaxl and SC 6802XL with the Scio Gas Module | Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K051628 | Infinity Monitors with Scio Modifications | Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +3 | K053204 | Intellivue Gas Modules, Models G5 M1019A and G1 M1013A | Draeger Medical AG & Co. Kgaa | 2006 | — |
| +4 | K060541 | The Philips MP20,MP30,MP40,MP50,MP60,MP70,MP80 and MP90 Intellivue Atient… | Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen GmbH | 2006 | 2 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2026 | 15 | 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.
Planning a device in MHX? 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 MHX device
- #1 K251702 IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX750; IntelliVue…score 23.0 · 40 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K980882 | Siemens SC 7000 & SC 9000 XL Infinity Modular Bedside MonitorSummary page 1…tor & Alarm System 74DSI 14 21 CFR 870.1025 Monitor, Physiological, Patient (with arrhythmia MHX I 21 CFR 870.1025 detection or alarms) Predicate Device Identification: K980882 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K982730 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K944350 SC 60… | 1998 |
| * | K982730 | SC 7000 & SC 9000 XL Infinity Modular Bedside MonitorSummary page 1…ical, Patient (with arrhythmia MHX I 21 CFR 870.1025 detection or alarms) Predicate Device Identification: K980882 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K982730 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K944350 SC 6000 / SC 6000P K962404 SC 6000 / SC 6000P Neonatal K955743 SC… | 1998 |
| * | K944350 | SC 6000/ SC 6000P/ R50Summary page 1…or alarms) Predicate Device Identification: K980882 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K982730 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K944350 SC 6000 / SC 6000P K962404 SC 6000 / SC 6000P Neonatal K955743 SC 6000 / SC 6000P w/Arrhythmia Other relevant submissions K98… | 1995 |
| * | K962404 | Siemens SC 6000 & SC 6000 P Portable Bedside Monitoring SystemSummary page 1…Identification: K980882 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K982730 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K944350 SC 6000 / SC 6000P K962404 SC 6000 / SC 6000P Neonatal K955743 SC 6000 / SC 6000P w/Arrhythmia Other relevant submissions K983980 MV WS INFINITY Telemetr… | 1997 |
| * | K955743 | Siemens SC 6000/SC 6000 P Portable Bedside Monitoring SystemSummary page 1…C 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K982730 SC 7000 / SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor K944350 SC 6000 / SC 6000P K962404 SC 6000 / SC 6000P Neonatal K955743 SC 6000 / SC 6000P w/Arrhythmia Other relevant submissions K983980 MV WS INFINITY Telemetry System Additional Arrhythmia Calls… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (246)
See all 2463 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 15 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 3.1 years on median.
- None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K033600 (Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., 2003) has gone furthest, with 244 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K980882.
How does its category compare?
All MHX devicesMHX Monitor, Physiological, Patient (With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MHX
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MHX
192in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MHX
21so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MHX
3,761in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MHX, 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 | 15 | 96 | 3 | 131 |
| 2008 | 16 | 58 | 2 | 232 |
| 2009 | 13 | 57 | 7 | 382 |
| 2010 | 20 | 90 | 13 | 955 |
| 2011 | 12 | 81 | 16 | 949 |
| 2012 | 16 | 88 | 11 | 676 |
| 2013 | 21 | 120 | 14 | 1,997 |
| 2014 | 13 | 248 | 6 | 1,609 |
| 2015 | 14 | 203 | 5 | 1,284 |
| 2016 | 13 | 149 | 7 | 1,105 |
| 2017 | 14 | 134 | 6 | 1,115 |
| 2018 | 11 | 203 | 12 | 2,157 |
| 2019 | 7 | 243 | 6 | 1,462 |
| 2020 | 11 | 196 | 0 | 1,714 |
| 2021 | 5 | 195 | 0 | 2,423 |
| 2022 | 15 | 189 | 6 | 1,470 |
| 2023 | 8 | 229 | 3 | 2,254 |
| 2024 | 5 | 181 | 3 | 2,814 |
| 2025 | 8 | 192 | 15 | 3,761 |
| 2026 | 14 | 205 | 21 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This device is capable of monitoring: • Heart Rate • Respiration Rate • Invasive Pressure • Non-Invasive Pressure • Arrhythmia • Temperature • Arterial oxygen saturation • Pulse rate • (central) apnea • end-tidal CO2 The device is intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals, i.e. physicians, nurses, and technicians, trained on the use of the device, who will determine when use of the device is…
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This device is capable of monitoring:
• Heart Rate
• Respiration Rate
• Invasive Pressure
• Non-Invasive Pressure
• Arrhythmia
• Temperature
• Arterial oxygen saturation
• Pulse rate
• (central) apnea
• end-tidal CO2
The device is intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals, i.e. physicians, nurses, and technicians, trained on the use of the device, who will determine when use of the device is indicated, based upon their professional assessment of the patient's medical condition.
The devices are intended to be used on Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal populations, with the exception of Arrhythmia which is not intended for the neonatal population.
MRI Compatibility Statement:
The Siemens INFINITY SC 6002XL is not compatible for use in a MRI magnetic field.
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/K993974 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K993974: Siemens Infinity SC 6002XL Portable Patient Monitor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K993974
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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