Cleared Special

HUDSON RCI AQUAPAK HUMIDIFIER ADAPTOR (K141353) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Anesthesiology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K141353 · Teleflexmedical, Inc. · Anesthesiology device
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K141353 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HUDSON RCI AQUAPAK HUMIDIFIER ADAPTOR. Classified as Humidifier, Respiratory Gas, (direct Patient Interface) (product code BTT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Teleflexmedical, Inc. (Research Triangle Park, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 1, 2014 after a review of 70 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5450 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory device 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K141353 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 23, 2014
Decision Date August 01, 2014
Days to Decision 70 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
70d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 70d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code BTT Humidifier, Respiratory Gas, (direct Patient Interface)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5450
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

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