Cleared Special

K023220 - VARISOURCE BREAST TEMPLATE SYSTEM

K023220 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for VARISOURCE BREAST TEMPLATE SYSTEM, manufactured by Varian Medical Systems. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code JAQ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K023220 · Varian Medical Systems · Radiology device
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K023220 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VARISOURCE BREAST TEMPLATE SYSTEM. Classified as System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled (product code JAQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Varian Medical Systems (Palo Alto, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 25, 2002 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.5700 - 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 - K023220

510(k) Number K023220 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 27, 2002
Decision Date October 25, 2002
Days to Decision 28 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
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JAQ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.5700
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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