Cleared Special

K151761 - SureSigns VS3, SureSigns VS4 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K151761 · Phillips Medical Systems · Cardiovascular device
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Sep 2015
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Class 2
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K151761 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SureSigns VS3, SureSigns VS4. Classified as Alarm, Blood-pressure (product code DSJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Phillips Medical Systems (Andover, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 29, 2015 after a review of 92 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1100 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K151761 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 29, 2015
Decision Date September 29, 2015
Days to Decision 92 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
33d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 92d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DSJ Alarm, Blood-pressure
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1100
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.