Cleared Special

AT235 (K151616) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K151616 · Interacoustics A/S · Ear, Nose, Throat device
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K151616 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AT235. Classified as Tester, Auditory Impedance (product code ETY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Interacoustics A/S (Assens, DK). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 15, 2015 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ear, Nose, Throat FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 874.1090 - the FDA ear, nose and throat 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 K151616 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 15, 2015
Decision Date July 15, 2015
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Ear, Nose, Throat (EN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
59d faster than avg
Panel avg: 89d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code ETY Tester, Auditory Impedance
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 874.1090
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 Ear, Nose, Throat devices follow this clearance model.