Cleared Special

K173273 - Aquarius 8600 1417WCI

Also marketed or referenced as:
Aquarius 8600 1717WCI

K173273 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Aquarius 8600 1417WCI, manufactured by Imaging Dynamics Company , Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Radiology device with product code MQB cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K173273 · Imaging Dynamics Company , Ltd. · Radiology device
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K173273 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Aquarius 8600 1417WCI. Classified as Solid State X-ray Imager (flat Panel/digital Imager) (product code MQB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Imaging Dynamics Company , Ltd. (Calgary, CA). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 9, 2017 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1680 - the FDA radiology and imaging software 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. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K173273

510(k) Number K173273 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 12, 2017
Decision Date November 09, 2017
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MQB Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MQB Solid State X-ray Imager (flat Panel/digital Imager)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1680
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.

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Daniel Kamm

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