Cleared Special

K010521 - NICOLET VERSALAB

K010521 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NICOLET VERSALAB, manufactured by Nicolet Biomedical. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code JAF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 15-day FDA review.

K010521 · Nicolet Biomedical · Radiology device
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K010521 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NICOLET VERSALAB. Classified as Monitor, Ultrasonic, Nonfetal (product code JAF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nicolet Biomedical (Golden, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 9, 2001 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1540 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K010521

510(k) Number K010521 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 22, 2001
Decision Date March 09, 2001
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.

JAF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JAF Monitor, Ultrasonic, Nonfetal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1540
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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