Cleared Traditional

EC-4 PLETHYSMOGRAPH (K801291) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K801291 · D. E. Hokanson, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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Jul 1980
Decision
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Class 2
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K801291 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EC-4 PLETHYSMOGRAPH. Classified as Plethysmograph, Photoelectric, Pneumatic Or Hydraulic (product code JOM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by D. E. Hokanson, Inc.. The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 8, 1980 after a review of 36 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2780 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K801291 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 02, 1980
Decision Date July 08, 1980
Days to Decision 36 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
89d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 36d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JOM Plethysmograph, Photoelectric, Pneumatic Or Hydraulic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2780
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.

Regulatory Peers - JOM Plethysmograph, Photoelectric, Pneumatic Or Hydraulic

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