Cleared Traditional

K820898 - VASCULAB SPECTRUM ANALYZER #SP25

K820898 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for VASCULAB SPECTRUM ANALYZER #SP25, manufactured by Medasonics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DXG cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 22-day FDA review.

K820898 · Medasonics, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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Apr 1982
Decision
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Class 2
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K820898 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VASCULAB SPECTRUM ANALYZER #SP25. Classified as Computer, Diagnostic, Pre-programmed, Single-function (product code DXG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medasonics, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 21, 1982 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1435 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K820898

510(k) Number K820898 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 30, 1982
Decision Date April 21, 1982
Days to Decision 22 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
103d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

DXG Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DXG Computer, Diagnostic, Pre-programmed, Single-function
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1435
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 - DXG Computer, Diagnostic, Pre-programmed, Single-function

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