K023871 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the M3046A (M2/M3/M4) COMPACT PORTABLE PATIENT MONITOR AND MP60 & MP70 INTELLIVUE.... Classified as Monitor, Physiological, Patient(with Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms) (product code MHX), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Philips Medical Systems (Andover, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 4, 2002 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1025 - 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.