Cleared Traditional

K001729 - FOCUS

K001729 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FOCUS, manufactured by Instrumentarium Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code EHD cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 36-day FDA review.

K001729 · Instrumentarium Corp. · Radiology device
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K001729 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FOCUS. Classified as Unit, X-ray, Extraoral With Timer (product code EHD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Instrumentarium Corp. (Milwaukee, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 13, 2000 after a review of 36 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.1800 - the FDA radiology and imaging software oversight framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K001729

510(k) Number K001729 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 07, 2000
Decision Date July 13, 2000
Days to Decision 36 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
71d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 36d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

EHD Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code EHD Unit, X-ray, Extraoral With Timer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.1800
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 Radiology devices follow this clearance model.

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