Cleared Special

K072898 - HEXAPOD EVO RT COUCH TOP

K072898 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for HEXAPOD EVO RT COUCH TOP, manufactured by Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik GmbH. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code JAI cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 14-day FDA review.

K072898 · Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik GmbH · Radiology device
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K072898 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HEXAPOD EVO RT COUCH TOP. Classified as Couch, Radiation Therapy, Powered (product code JAI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medical Intelligence Medizintechnik GmbH (Schwabmuenchen, DE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 25, 2007 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.5770 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K072898

510(k) Number K072898 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 11, 2007
Decision Date October 25, 2007
Days to Decision 14 days
Submission Type Special
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
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 14d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device. Third-party reviewed.

JAI Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JAI Couch, Radiation Therapy, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.5770
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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