Cleared Special

K071068 - BIOGRAPH 6 TRUEPOINT

K071068 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for BIOGRAPH 6 TRUEPOINT by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Radiology device (product code KPS) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K071068 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Radiology device
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K071068 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIOGRAPH 6 TRUEPOINT, MODEL BIOGRAPH 6 - P/N 10238197. Classified as System, Tomography, Computed, Emission (product code KPS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Knoxville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 14, 2007 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1200 - 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 K071068 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 16, 2007
Decision Date May 14, 2007
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1200
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.

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