Cleared Special

K042708 - ERA 3000 PACING SYSTEM ANALYZER

K042708 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ERA 3000 PACING SYSTEM ANALYZER by Biotronik, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code DTE) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 20-day FDA review.

K042708 · Biotronik, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K042708 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ERA 3000 PACING SYSTEM ANALYZER. Classified as Pulse-generator, Pacemaker, External (product code DTE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biotronik, Inc. (Lake Oswego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 20, 2004 after a review of 20 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.3600 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K042708 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 30, 2004
Decision Date October 20, 2004
Days to Decision 20 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
105d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DTE Pulse-generator, Pacemaker, External
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.3600
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DTE Pulse-generator, Pacemaker, External

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