Cleared Special

K031158 - SWIFT 2.0

K031158 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SWIFT 2.0 by Nucletron Corp.. It is a Class 2 Radiology device (product code JAQ) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 118-day FDA review.

K031158 · Nucletron Corp. · Radiology device
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K031158 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SWIFT 2.0, MODEL 132.001. Classified as System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled (product code JAQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nucletron Corp. (Columbia, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 7, 2003 after a review of 118 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.5700 - the FDA radiology and imaging software 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K031158 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 11, 2003
Decision Date August 07, 2003
Days to Decision 118 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
11d slower than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 118d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.5700
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 Radiology devices follow this clearance model.

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