Cleared Traditional

K013481 - DUAL ENERGY AND TISSUE EQUALIZATION SOF...

K013481 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for DUAL ENERGY AND TISSUE EQUALIZATION SOF..., manufactured by GE Medical Systems. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code KPR cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 14-day FDA review.

K013481 · GE Medical Systems · Radiology device
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K013481 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DUAL ENERGY AND TISSUE EQUALIZATION SOFTWARE OPTION. Classified as System, X-ray, Stationary (product code KPR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by GE Medical Systems (Waukesha, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 2, 2001 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1680 - 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 - K013481

510(k) Number K013481 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 19, 2001
Decision Date November 02, 2001
Days to Decision 14 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 14d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

KPR Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KPR System, X-ray, Stationary
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1680
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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Tuv Rheinland of North America, Inc.
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