Cleared Traditional

K042140 - OLYMPUS BF TYPE UC160-OL8 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K042140 · Olympus Corporation · Radiology device
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K042140 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OLYMPUS BF TYPE UC160-OL8. Classified as Endoscopic Ultrasound System, Gastroenterology-urology (product code ODG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Olympus Corporation (Melville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 18, 2004 after a review of 9 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA radiology and imaging software 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: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K042140 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 09, 2004
Decision Date August 18, 2004
Days to Decision 9 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
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Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
98d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 9d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code ODG Endoscopic Ultrasound System, Gastroenterology-urology
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Provide Ultrasonic Visualization Of Body Cavities That Can Be Accessed By Endoscope. For Reusable, Flexible Endoscopes In This Product Code, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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 Radiology devices follow this clearance model.

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