Cleared Abbreviated

K161971 - Bindex BI-2 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K161971 · Bone Index Finland , Ltd. · Radiology device
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K161971 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Bindex BI-2. Classified as Bone Sonometer (product code MUA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bone Index Finland , Ltd. (Kuopio, FI). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 9, 2017 after a review of 175 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1180 - the FDA radiology and imaging software oversight framework. The Abbreviated 510(k) pathway was used, relying on FDA-recognized standards to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

Device pattern: Standards-based predicate clearance. Standards-verified equivalence. The Abbreviated pathway signals strong alignment with FDA-recognized performance standards - typically associated with lower review burden and faster clearance cycles.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K161971 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 18, 2016
Decision Date January 09, 2017
Days to Decision 175 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
68d slower than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 175d
Pathway characteristics
Standards-based clearance path.

Device Classification

Product Code MUA Bone Sonometer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1180
Definition A Bone Sonometer Is A Device That Transmits Ultrasound Energy Into The Human Body To Measure Acoustic Properties Of Bone That Indicate Overall Bone Health And Fracture Risk. The Primary Components Of The Device Are A Voltage Generator, A Transmitting Transducer, A Receiving Transducer, And Hardware And Software For Reception And Processing Of The Received Ultrasonic Signal. Reclassified From Class 3 Pma To Class 2 510(k) 892.1180 [docket No. Fda-2005-n-0346] Reclassification Of Bone Sonometers
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 Radiology devices follow this clearance model.