Cleared Special

K030648 - VECTORSURGE 5 MODEL 470

K030648 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for VECTORSURGE 5 MODEL 470, manufactured by Metron Medical Australia, Pty, Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Physical Medicine device with product code IPF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K030648 · Metron Medical Australia, Pty, Ltd. · Physical Medicine device
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K030648 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VECTORSURGE 5 MODEL 470. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Metron Medical Australia, Pty, Ltd. (Carrum Downs, AU). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 28, 2003 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine device 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K030648

510(k) Number K030648 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 28, 2003
Decision Date March 28, 2003
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
88d faster than avg
Panel avg: 116d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

IPF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5850
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 Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

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