K061546 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the QUART ARTERIAL FILTER WITH SAFELINE COATING, MODEL BSQ-HBF 140. Classified as Filter, Blood, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Arterial Line (product code DTM), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Maquet Cardiopulmonary, AG (Hirrlingen, DE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 20, 2006 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.4260 - 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.