Cleared Traditional

K812855 - VENTRONICS #5595 ECII OXYGEN ANALYZER (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

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Nov 1981
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Class 2
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K812855 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VENTRONICS #5595 ECII OXYGEN ANALYZER. Classified as Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-phase (product code CCL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ventronics, Div of Hudson Oxygen Therapy Sales Co. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 6, 1981 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.1720 - 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: 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 K812855 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 13, 1981
Decision Date November 06, 1981
Days to Decision 24 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
115d faster than avg
Panel avg: 139d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CCL Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-phase
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.1720
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.