Cleared Special

K083771 - RETCAM PORTABLE OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM, MODEL RCP

K083771 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for RETCAM PORTABLE OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM, manufactured by Clarity Medical Systems. The device is a Class 2 Ophthalmic device with product code HKI cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 43-day FDA review.

K083771 · Clarity Medical Systems · Ophthalmic device
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K083771 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RETCAM PORTABLE OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM, MODEL RCP. Classified as Camera, Ophthalmic, Ac-powered (product code HKI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Clarity Medical Systems (Pleasanton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 30, 2009 after a review of 43 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 886.1120 - the FDA ophthalmic 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K083771

510(k) Number K083771 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 18, 2008
Decision Date January 30, 2009
Days to Decision 43 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
67d faster than avg
Panel avg: 110d · This submission: 43d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HKI Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HKI Camera, Ophthalmic, Ac-powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 886.1120
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 Ophthalmic devices follow this clearance model.

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K083771 · RETCAM PORTABLE OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM, MODEL RCP
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