Cleared Special

K042142 - CHAD THERAPEUTICS LOTUS, MODELS OM-700 AND OM-700S

K042142 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CHAD THERAPEUTICS LOTUS, manufactured by Chad Therapeutics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Anesthesiology device with product code NFB cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 42-day FDA review.

K042142 · Chad Therapeutics, Inc. · Anesthesiology device
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Sep 2004
Decision
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Class 2
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K042142 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CHAD THERAPEUTICS LOTUS, MODELS OM-700 AND OM-700S. Classified as Conserver, Oxygen (product code NFB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Chad Therapeutics, Inc. (Chatsworth, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 20, 2004 after a review of 42 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5905 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory 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 - K042142

510(k) Number K042142 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 09, 2004
Decision Date September 20, 2004
Days to Decision 42 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
98d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 42d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

NFB Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code NFB Conserver, Oxygen
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5905
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - NFB Conserver, Oxygen

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