Cleared Special

BIPAP DUET LX BI-LEVEL SYSTEM (K000994) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Anesthesiology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K000994 · Respironics, Inc. · Anesthesiology device
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Jun 2000
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K000994 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIPAP DUET LX BI-LEVEL SYSTEM. Classified as Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator) (product code BZD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Respironics, Inc. (Murrysville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 22, 2000 after a review of 86 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5905 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K000994 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 28, 2000
Decision Date June 22, 2000
Days to Decision 86 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
54d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 86d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code BZD Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5905
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - BZD Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator)

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