Cleared Special

K040735 - ALM X'TEN (X10) SURGICAL LIGHT SYSTEM

K040735 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ALM X'TEN (X10) SURGICAL LIGHT SYSTEM, manufactured by Alm S.A.. The device is a Class 2 General & Plastic Surgery device with product code FSY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 60-day FDA review.

K040735 · Alm S.A. · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K040735 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ALM X'TEN (X10) SURGICAL LIGHT SYSTEM. Classified as Light, Surgical, Ceiling Mounted (product code FSY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Alm S.A. (Rochester, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 21, 2004 after a review of 60 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4580 - the FDA general and plastic surgery 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K040735

510(k) Number K040735 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 22, 2004
Decision Date May 21, 2004
Days to Decision 60 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
55d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 60d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FSY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FSY Light, Surgical, Ceiling Mounted
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4580
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 General & Plastic Surgery devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - FSY Light, Surgical, Ceiling Mounted

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K040735 · ALM X'TEN (X10) SURGICAL LIGHT SYSTEM
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