Cleared Special

K223003 - Banded Face Mask (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K223003 · Hubei Medlink Healthcare Co., Ltd. · General Hospital
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K223003 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Banded Face Mask. Classified as Mask, Surgical (product code FXX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hubei Medlink Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Wuhan, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 18, 2022 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040 - the FDA general hospital 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 K223003 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 29, 2022
Decision Date November 18, 2022
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General Hospital (HO)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
78d faster than avg
Panel avg: 128d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code FXX Mask, Surgical
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4040
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 General Hospital devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Consultant

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Cheng Luo

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