Cleared Special

HI-ART SYSTEM (K042739) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Radiology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K042739 · Tomotherapy Incorporated · Radiology device
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Nov 2004
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Class 2
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K042739 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HI-ART SYSTEM. Classified as System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment (product code MUJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Tomotherapy Incorporated (Madison, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 3, 2004 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.5050 - the FDA radiology and imaging software 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 K042739 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 04, 2004
Decision Date November 03, 2004
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
77d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MUJ System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.5050
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.

Regulatory Peers - MUJ System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment

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