Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO E-SCAN (K001894) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K001894 · Biosound Esaote, Inc. · Radiology device
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K001894 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO E-SCAN. Classified as System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (product code LNH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biosound Esaote, Inc. (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 6, 2000 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1000 - the FDA radiology and imaging software oversight 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 K001894 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 21, 2000
Decision Date July 06, 2000
Days to Decision 15 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
92d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 15d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1000
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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