Cleared Special

K132068 - PHILIPS DXL 12/16-LEAD ECG ALGORITHM

K132068 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for PHILIPS DXL 12/16-LEAD ECG ALGORITHM, manufactured by Philips Medical Systems. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DPS cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 85-day FDA review.

K132068 · Philips Medical Systems · Cardiovascular device
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K132068 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PHILIPS DXL 12/16-LEAD ECG ALGORITHM. Classified as Electrocardiograph (product code DPS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Philips Medical Systems (Andover, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 26, 2013 after a review of 85 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K132068

510(k) Number K132068 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 03, 2013
Decision Date September 26, 2013
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
40d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 85d
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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K132068 · PHILIPS DXL 12/16-LEAD ECG ALGORITHM
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