Cleared Special

MODEL 120 SERIES MATERNAL/FETAL MONITOR (K032252) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K032252 · Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K032252 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODEL 120 SERIES MATERNAL/FETAL MONITOR. Classified as System, Monitoring, Perinatal (product code HGM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies (Tampa, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 21, 2003 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.2740 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 K032252 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 22, 2003
Decision Date August 21, 2003
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
130d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HGM System, Monitoring, Perinatal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.2740
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

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