Cleared Special

K031991 - DXAVIEW SPINE AND HIP, MODEL QCT-3D PLUS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K031991 · Image Analysis, Inc. · Radiology device
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Jul 2003
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Class 2
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K031991 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DXAVIEW SPINE AND HIP, MODEL QCT-3D PLUS. Classified as Densitometer, Bone (product code KGI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Image Analysis, Inc. (Columbia, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 30, 2003 after a review of 33 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1170 - 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 K031991 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 27, 2003
Decision Date July 30, 2003
Days to Decision 33 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 33d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KGI Densitometer, Bone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1170
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.