Cleared Traditional

K072557 - FAXITRON SPECIMEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, MODEL MX-20

K072557 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FAXITRON SPECIMEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, manufactured by Faxitron X-Ray Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code MWP cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 49-day FDA review.

K072557 · Faxitron X-Ray Corp. · Radiology device
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Oct 2007
Decision
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Class 2
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K072557 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FAXITRON SPECIMEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, MODEL MX-20. Classified as Cabinet, X-ray System (product code MWP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Faxitron X-Ray Corp. (Wheeling, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 30, 2007 after a review of 49 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1680 - 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 - K072557

510(k) Number K072557 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 11, 2007
Decision Date October 30, 2007
Days to Decision 49 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
58d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 49d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

MWP Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MWP Cabinet, X-ray System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1680
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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