Cleared Traditional

K040904 - PHILIPS HEARTSTART HOME DEFIBRILLATOR, MODEL M5068A (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Sep 2004
Decision
162d
Days
Class 3
Risk

K040904 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PHILIPS HEARTSTART HOME DEFIBRILLATOR, MODEL M5068A. This device is classified as a Over-the-counter Automated External Defibrillator (Class III - Premarket Approval, product code NSA).

Submitted by Philips Medical Systems (Seattle, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 16, 2004, 162 days after receiving the submission on April 7, 2004.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 870.5310. Automated External Defibrillators Are Devices That Use External Pad-type Electrodes To Sense, Detect, Classify And Treat (with An Electrical Shock) Ventricular Fibrillation. These Devices Are Intended To Be Used On Suspected Victims Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. A Person In Cardiac Arrest Is Unresponsive And Is Not Breathing Normally. The Device Can Be Sold Over-the-counter Without A Prescription. The Device Is To Be Used On Adults And Children Who Are Either > 8 Years Old Or > 55 Lbs..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K040904 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 07, 2004
Decision Date September 16, 2004
Days to Decision 162 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
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Device Classification

Product Code NSA — Over-the-counter Automated External Defibrillator
Device Class Class III - Premarket Approval
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.5310
Definition Automated External Defibrillators Are Devices That Use External Pad-type Electrodes To Sense, Detect, Classify And Treat (with An Electrical Shock) Ventricular Fibrillation. These Devices Are Intended To Be Used On Suspected Victims Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. A Person In Cardiac Arrest Is Unresponsive And Is Not Breathing Normally. The Device Can Be Sold Over-the-counter Without A Prescription. The Device Is To Be Used On Adults And Children Who Are Either > 8 Years Old Or > 55 Lbs.