Cleared Special

K021754 - APEX MEDICAL DIGITAL EMS TS1311

K021754 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for APEX MEDICAL DIGITAL EMS TS1311 by Apex Medical Corp.. It is a Class 2 Physical Medicine device (product code IPF) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

K021754 · Apex Medical Corp. · Physical Medicine device
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K021754 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the APEX MEDICAL DIGITAL EMS TS1311, TS1312. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Apex Medical Corp. (Shi-Chih, Taipei Hsien, TW). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 28, 2002 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K021754 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 29, 2002
Decision Date June 28, 2002
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
85d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5850
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 Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered

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