Cleared Traditional

K122428 - FAXITRON SPECIEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K122428 · Faxitron Bioptics, LLC · Radiology device
Sep 2012
Decision
47d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K122428 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FAXITRON SPECIEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM. Classified as Cabinet, X-ray System (product code MWP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Faxitron Bioptics, LLC (Tucson, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 25, 2012 after a review of 47 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1680 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K122428 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 09, 2012
Decision Date September 25, 2012
Days to Decision 47 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
81d faster than avg
Panel avg: 128d · This submission: 47d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MWP Cabinet, X-ray System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1680
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.