K130520 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CAPIOX FX15 AND FX25 HOLLOW FIBER OXYGENATOR/RESERVOIR. Classified as Oxygenator, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (product code DTZ), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Ashitaka Factory of Terumo Corp. (Fujinomiya Shizuoka, JP). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 13, 2013 after a review of 13 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.4350 - 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.