Cleared Special

K012947 - SMARTFLOW

K012947 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SMARTFLOW, manufactured by Florence Medical , Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DQK cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K012947 · Florence Medical , Ltd. · Cardiovascular device
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K012947 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SMARTFLOW. Classified as Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable (product code DQK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Florence Medical , Ltd. (Ra'Ananna 43373, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 2, 2001 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1425 - 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.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K012947

510(k) Number K012947 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 04, 2001
Decision Date October 02, 2001
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
97d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DQK Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1425
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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