Cleared Traditional

K033738 - MONITORING SYSTEM, MODEL ARGUS PB-2200 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Cardiovascular device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

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Aug 2004
Decision
270d
Days
Class 2
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K033738 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MONITORING SYSTEM, MODEL ARGUS PB-2200. Classified as Computer, Blood-pressure (product code DSK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Schiller AG (Baar, CH). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 24, 2004 after a review of 270 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1110 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Cardiovascular review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K033738 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 28, 2003
Decision Date August 24, 2004
Days to Decision 270 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
145d slower than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 270d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DSK Computer, Blood-pressure
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1110
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.