Cleared Special

K014094 - MODIFICATION TO THE WATCHCHILD OBSTETRICAL PATIENT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

K014094 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO THE WATCHCHILD OBSTETRI..., manufactured by Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HGM cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

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K014094 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO THE WATCHCHILD OBSTETRICAL PATIENT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Classified as System, Monitoring, Perinatal (product code HGM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc. (Cary, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 11, 2002 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.2740 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device 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 - K014094

510(k) Number K014094 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 12, 2001
Decision Date January 11, 2002
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
131d faster than avg
Panel avg: 161d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HGM Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HGM System, Monitoring, Perinatal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.2740
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

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