Cleared Special

K123816 - DIGITAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHS

K123816 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for DIGITAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHS, manufactured by Shenzhen Biocare Electronics Co., Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DPS cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 77-day FDA review.

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K123816 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DIGITAL ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHS. Classified as Electrocardiograph (product code DPS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Shenzhen Biocare Electronics Co., Ltd. (Shanghai, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 27, 2013 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2340 - the FDA cardiovascular device 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 - K123816

510(k) Number K123816 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 12, 2012
Decision Date February 27, 2013
Days to Decision 77 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
48d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 77d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DPS Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DPS Electrocardiograph
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2340
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

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