Cleared Special

K031571 - EMPOWERCTA INJECTOR SYSTEM, MODELS 9930 & 9910 & 9825 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K031571 · E-Z-Em, Inc. · Radiology device
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K031571 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMPOWERCTA INJECTOR SYSTEM, MODELS 9930 & 9910 & 9825. Classified as Injector, Contrast Medium, Automatic (product code IZQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by E-Z-Em, Inc. (Westbury, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 19, 2003 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1650 - 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. 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 K031571 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 20, 2003
Decision Date June 19, 2003
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
77d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code IZQ Injector, Contrast Medium, Automatic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1650
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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