Cleared Traditional

K081179 - MAMMOSITE CAVITY EVALUATION DEVICE

K081179 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MAMMOSITE CAVITY EVALUATION DEVICE by Hologic, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Radiology device (product code JAQ) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 14-day FDA review.

K081179 · Hologic, Inc. · Radiology device
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K081179 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MAMMOSITE CAVITY EVALUATION DEVICE. Classified as System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled (product code JAQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hologic, Inc. (Malborough, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 9, 2008 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.5700 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K081179 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 25, 2008
Decision Date May 09, 2008
Days to Decision 14 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code JAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.5700
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.

Regulatory Consultant

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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Regulatory Peers - JAQ System, Applicator, Radionuclide, Remote-controlled

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