Cleared Special

K022297 - GLOBAL ECG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS)

K022297 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for GLOBAL ECG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS) by Cardiocomm Solutions, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code DSH) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 73-day FDA review.

K022297 · Cardiocomm Solutions, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K022297 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GLOBAL ECG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS). Classified as Recorder, Magnetic Tape, Medical (product code DSH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cardiocomm Solutions, Inc. (Victoria, B.C., CA). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 27, 2002 after a review of 73 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K022297 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 16, 2002
Decision Date September 27, 2002
Days to Decision 73 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
52d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 73d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DSH Recorder, Magnetic Tape, Medical
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.

Regulatory Peers - DSH Recorder, Magnetic Tape, Medical

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