Cleared Special

K232508 - Barrier EasyWarm Active Self-Warming Bl...

K232508 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for Barrier EasyWarm Active Self-Warming Bl... by Molnlycke Health Care Us, LLC. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code DWJ) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K232508 · Molnlycke Health Care Us, LLC · Cardiovascular device
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K232508 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Barrier EasyWarm Active Self-Warming Blanket. Classified as System, Thermal Regulating (product code DWJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Molnlycke Health Care Us, LLC (Peachtree Corners, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 15, 2023 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.5900 - 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. 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 K232508 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 18, 2023
Decision Date September 15, 2023
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
97d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DWJ System, Thermal Regulating
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.5900
Definition If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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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