Apnea Alarm for Adult-Pediatric & Neon
510(k) K831601
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK831601 | Date26 Sep 1983 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- BZQ
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 868.2375
- Advisory Committee
- Anesthesiology
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 25 Sep 2026
An apnea alarm for adult-pediatric & neon is a breathing (ventilatory) frequency monitor intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The device may provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, is outside operator settable alarm limits. It does not include the apnea monitor classified in § 868.2377.
This device received FDA 510(k) clearance K831601 on September 26, 1983, and is classified as a Class II medical device under product code BZQ. It is manufactured by Plasmedics, Inc. and is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. The device is used in clinical settings to monitor respiratory rate and trigger alarms when rates fall outside preset limits.
Other devices from Plasmedics, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 25 Sep 2026
What is the apnea alarm for adult-pediatric & neon used for?
The device is intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate and provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, falls outside operator-settable alarm limits. It is used in clinical settings to detect abnormal breathing patterns in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
How is the apnea alarm supplied and is it reusable?
The device data does not specify whether the apnea alarm is supplied sterile, single-use, or reusable. Information about its physical form, components, or reusability is not included in the provided device data, so no determination can be made about its supply condition or reuse status.
What sizes or models are available for the apnea alarm?
The device data does not list any specific sizes, models, or reference numbers beyond the device name and K-number. No variations in size, configuration, or model designations are mentioned, so it is not possible to identify distinct sizes or models from the provided information.
What are the storage requirements for the apnea alarm?
Storage conditions are not specified in the device data. No information regarding temperature, humidity, or environmental storage limits is provided, so specific storage requirements cannot be determined from the available details.
What regulatory pathway was used for the apnea alarm?
The device received FDA 510(k) clearance under number K831601 on September 26, 1983, and is classified as a Class II medical device under product code BZQ. It was determined to be substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device through a traditional 510(k) submission.