Cleared Special

K021373 - H12+HOLTER RECORDER (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Cardiovascular device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K021373 · Mortara Instrument, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
Jun 2002
Decision
57d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K021373 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the H12+HOLTER RECORDER. Classified as Electrocardiograph, Ambulatory (without Analysis) (product code MWJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Mortara Instrument, Inc. (Milwaukee, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 2002 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2800 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K021373 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 01, 2002
Decision Date June 27, 2002
Days to Decision 57 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
83d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MWJ Electrocardiograph, Ambulatory (without Analysis)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2800
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.