Cleared Special

K041212 - HOUVA 3 PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM

K041212 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for HOUVA 3 PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM, manufactured by National Biological Corp.. The device is a Class 2 General & Plastic Surgery device with product code FTC cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

K041212 · National Biological Corp. · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K041212 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HOUVA 3 PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM. Classified as Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological (product code FTC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by National Biological Corp. (Twinsburg, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 9, 2004 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4630 - 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.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K041212

510(k) Number K041212 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 10, 2004
Decision Date June 09, 2004
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
85d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FTC Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FTC Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4630
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 - FTC Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological

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