Cleared Special

K073707 - GE DATEX-OHMEDA AISYS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Anesthesiology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K073707 · Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. · Anesthesiology device
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K073707 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GE DATEX-OHMEDA AISYS. Classified as Gas-machine, Anesthesia (product code BSZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. (Madison, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 30, 2008 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5160 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory device 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 K073707 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 31, 2007
Decision Date January 30, 2008
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
109d faster than avg
Panel avg: 139d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code BSZ Gas-machine, Anesthesia
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5160
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

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