Cleared Special

K162234 - Truscope Ultra Patient Monitor (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K162234 · Guangdong Biolight Meditech Co., Ltd. · Cardiovascular device
Jan 2017
Decision
148d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K162234 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Truscope Ultra Patient Monitor. Classified as Monitor, Physiological, Patient (without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms) (product code MWI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Guangdong Biolight Meditech Co., Ltd. (Zhuhai,, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 4, 2017 after a review of 148 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2300 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K162234 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 09, 2016
Decision Date January 04, 2017
Days to Decision 148 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
8d slower than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 148d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MWI Monitor, Physiological, Patient (without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2300
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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