Cleared Special

K023960 - LIDCOPLUS HEMODYNAMIC MONITOR SYSTEM, MODEL HM 70 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

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K023960 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LIDCOPLUS HEMODYNAMIC MONITOR SYSTEM, MODEL HM 70. Classified as Computer, Diagnostic, Pre-programmed, Single-function (product code DXG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Lidco, Ltd. (London, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 9, 2003 after a review of 41 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1435 - 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 K023960 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 29, 2002
Decision Date January 09, 2003
Days to Decision 41 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 41d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DXG Computer, Diagnostic, Pre-programmed, Single-function
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1435
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 - DXG Computer, Diagnostic, Pre-programmed, Single-function

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