Cleared Special

K003452 - POLARIS X CATHETERS, MODEL 7000D,7001D,7003D,7004D,7005D,7006D

K003452 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for POLARIS X CATHETERS, manufactured by Ep Technologies, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DRF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

K003452 · Ep Technologies, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K003452 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the POLARIS X CATHETERS, MODEL 7000D,7001D,7003D,7004D,7005D,7006D. Classified as Catheter, Electrode Recording, Or Probe, Electrode Recording (product code DRF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ep Technologies, Inc. (San Jose, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 7, 2000 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1220 - the FDA cardiovascular device 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K003452

510(k) Number K003452 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 07, 2000
Decision Date December 07, 2000
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DRF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DRF Catheter, Electrode Recording, Or Probe, Electrode Recording
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1220
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

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