Cleared Traditional

K243244 - Heated Breathing Tube (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Anesthesiology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

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K243244 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Heated Breathing Tube. Classified as Heater, Breathing System W/wo Controller (not Humidifier Or Nebulizer within the BZE classification (a category for neonatal and pediatric respiratory circuit components), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Guangdong Eda Technology Co., Ltd. (Guangdong Province, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 25, 2025 after a review of 287 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5270 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. Neonatal respiratory circuit components typically face extended FDA review due to heightened safety scrutiny for pediatric patient populations - the 176-day cycle reflects this additional regulatory diligence.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K243244 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 11, 2024
Decision Date July 25, 2025
Days to Decision 287 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
148d slower than avg
Panel avg: 139d · This submission: 287d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code BZE Heater, Breathing System W/wo Controller (not Humidifier Or Nebulizer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5270
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

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Regulatory Peers - BZE Heater, Breathing System W/wo Controller (not Humidifier Or Nebulizer

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