Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO INSPECTRA TISSUE SPECTROMETER SYSTEM, MODEL 325 (K023938) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Cardiovascular device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K023938 · Hutchinson Technology, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K023938 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO INSPECTRA TISSUE SPECTROMETER SYSTEM, MODEL 325. Classified as Oximeter, Tissue Saturation (product code MUD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hutchinson Technology, Inc. (Hutchinson, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 13, 2002 after a review of 17 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2700 - 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 K023938 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 26, 2002
Decision Date December 13, 2002
Days to Decision 17 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
108d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 17d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MUD Oximeter, Tissue Saturation
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2700
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.

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