Cleared Traditional

VORTEX VALVED HOLDING CHAMBER (K020944) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Anesthesiology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K020944 · Pari Innovative Manufacturers, Inc. · Anesthesiology device
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K020944 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VORTEX VALVED HOLDING CHAMBER. Classified as Nebulizer (direct Patient Interface) (product code CAF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pari Innovative Manufacturers, Inc. (Midlothian, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 9, 2002 after a review of 45 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5630 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory device 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K020944 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 25, 2002
Decision Date May 09, 2002
Days to Decision 45 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 45d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code CAF Nebulizer (direct Patient Interface)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5630
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

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