Cleared Special

FUJINON ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR (K111243) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K111243 · Fujinon, Inc. · Radiology device
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May 2011
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Class 2
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K111243 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FUJINON ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR. Classified as Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/rigid (product code FDS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Fujinon, Inc. (Stamford, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 16, 2011 after a review of 13 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA radiology and imaging software oversight 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 K111243 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 03, 2011
Decision Date May 16, 2011
Days to Decision 13 days
Submission Type Special
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
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 13d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code FDS Gastroscope And Accessories, Flexible/rigid
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Examine Or Perform Procedures In The Stomach. For Reusable, Flexible Endoscopes In This Product Code, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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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