Cleared Special

K022860 - ATLANTIS PV IMAGING CATHETER

K022860 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ATLANTIS PV IMAGING CATHETER, manufactured by Boston Scientific, Target. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code ITX cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 85-day FDA review.

K022860 · Boston Scientific, Target · Radiology device
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K022860 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ATLANTIS PV IMAGING CATHETER, MODEL 36456. Classified as Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic (product code ITX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific, Target (Fremont, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 21, 2002 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1570 - the FDA radiology and imaging software 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K022860

510(k) Number K022860 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 28, 2002
Decision Date November 21, 2002
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
22d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

ITX Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code ITX Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1570
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 Radiology devices follow this clearance model.

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