Cleared Traditional

K051795 - NOMAD DENTAL X-RAY SYSTEM

K051795 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NOMAD DENTAL X-RAY SYSTEM, manufactured by Aribex, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code EHD cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 9-day FDA review.

K051795 · Aribex, Inc. · Radiology device
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Jul 2005
Decision
9d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K051795 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NOMAD DENTAL X-RAY SYSTEM. Classified as Unit, X-ray, Extraoral With Timer (product code EHD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Aribex, Inc. (Orem, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 14, 2005 after a review of 9 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.1800 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K051795

510(k) Number K051795 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 05, 2005
Decision Date July 14, 2005
Days to Decision 9 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
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.

EHD Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code EHD Unit, X-ray, Extraoral With Timer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.1800
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 Consultant

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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