Cleared Special

K030878 - ACCOUSONIC, MODEL AS-270 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K030878 · Metron Medical Australia, Pty, Ltd. · Physical Medicine device
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K030878 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ACCOUSONIC, MODEL AS-270. Classified as Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat (product code IMI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Metron Medical Australia, Pty, Ltd. (Carrum Downs, Victoria, AU). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 28, 2003 after a review of 8 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5300 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K030878 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 20, 2003
Decision Date March 28, 2003
Days to Decision 8 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 8d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code IMI Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5300
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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