Cleared Traditional

SNAPSHOT (K081925) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Radiology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K081925 · Instrumentarium Dental, Palodex Group OY · Radiology device
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Sep 2008
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Class 2
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K081925 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SNAPSHOT. Classified as System, X-ray, Extraoral Source, Digital (product code MUH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Instrumentarium Dental, Palodex Group OY (Tuusula, FI). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 2, 2008 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.1800 - 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 K081925 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 07, 2008
Decision Date September 02, 2008
Days to Decision 57 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
50d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MUH System, X-ray, Extraoral Source, Digital
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.1800
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.