Cleared Special

K130318 - NEXUS DRF DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM (WITH PAXSCAN 4343CB)

K130318 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NEXUS DRF DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM ..., manufactured by Varian Medical Systems, X-Ray Products-Infimed. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code JAA cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 73-day FDA review.

K130318 · Varian Medical Systems, X-Ray Products-Infimed · Radiology device
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K130318 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NEXUS DRF DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM (WITH PAXSCAN 4343CB). Classified as System, X-ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-intensified (product code JAA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Varian Medical Systems, X-Ray Products-Infimed (Liverpool, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 22, 2013 after a review of 73 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1650 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K130318

510(k) Number K130318 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 08, 2013
Decision Date April 22, 2013
Days to Decision 73 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
34d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 73d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JAA Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JAA System, X-ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-intensified
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1650
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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