Cleared Traditional

DISCOVERY MODEL NM/CT 670 (K093514) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K093514 · Ge Medical Systems F.I. Haifa · Radiology device
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K093514 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DISCOVERY MODEL NM/CT 670. Classified as System, Tomography, Computed, Emission (product code KPS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ge Medical Systems F.I. Haifa (Tirat Hacarmel, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 10, 2009 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1200 - 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 K093514 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 13, 2009
Decision Date December 10, 2009
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
80d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1200
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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