Cleared Special

K120579 - SOMATOM DEFINITION EDGE

K120579 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SOMATOM DEFINITION EDGE, manufactured by Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code JAK cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 86-day FDA review.

K120579 · Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. · Radiology device
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K120579 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SOMATOM DEFINITION EDGE. Classified as System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed (product code JAK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. (Mavern, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 23, 2012 after a review of 86 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1750 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K120579

510(k) Number K120579 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 27, 2012
Decision Date May 23, 2012
Days to Decision 86 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
21d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 86d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JAK Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JAK System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1750
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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