Cleared Special

K240902 - Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

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K240902 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. Classified as Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Factory Calibrated (product code QBJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Dexcom, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 23, 2024 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1355 - the FDA general and plastic surgery 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 K240902 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 02, 2024
Decision Date April 23, 2024
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 114d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code QBJ Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Factory Calibrated
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1355
Definition An Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (icgm) Is Intended To Automatically Measure Glucose In Bodily Fluids Continuously Or Frequently For A Specified Period Of Time. Icgm Systems Are Designed To Reliably And Securely Transmit Glucose Measurement Data To Digitally Connected Devices, Including Automated Insulin Dosing Systems, And Are Intended To Be Used Alone Or In Conjunction With These Digitally Connected Medical Devices For The Purpose Of Managing A Disease Or Condition Related To Glycemic Control.
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 & Plastic Surgery devices follow this clearance model.

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