Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO REMSTAR AUTO CPAP SYSTEM (K031460) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K031460 · Respironics, Inc. · Anesthesiology device
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K031460 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO REMSTAR AUTO CPAP SYSTEM. Classified as Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator) (product code BZD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Respironics, Inc. (Murrysville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 24, 2003 after a review of 47 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5905 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory 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 K031460 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 08, 2003
Decision Date June 24, 2003
Days to Decision 47 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 47d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code BZD Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5905
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - BZD Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator)

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Devices cleared under the same product code (BZD) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K031460.
REMSTAR AUTO WITH C-FLEX CPAP SYSTEM
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BIPAP PRO 2 BI-LEVEL SYSTEM
K032834 · Respironics, Inc. · Mar 2004
C2 NASAL MASK
K033759 · Respironics, Inc. · Feb 2004
REMSTAR PRO WITH C-FLEX CPAP SYSTEM
K021861 · Respironics, Inc. · Jun 2002
REMSTAR AUTO CPAP SYSTEM
K012554 · Respironics, Inc. · Jan 2002
BIPAP PRO BI-LEVEL SYSTEM
K011714 · Respironics, Inc. · Jun 2001