Cleared Traditional

K831578 - PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITOR #902

K831578 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITOR #902, manufactured by Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DRT cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 87-day FDA review.

K831578 · Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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Aug 1983
Decision
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Class 2
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K831578 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITOR #902. Classified as Monitor, Cardiac (incl. Cardiotachometer & Rate Alarm) (product code DRT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 12, 1983 after a review of 87 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2300 - 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 - K831578

510(k) Number K831578 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 17, 1983
Decision Date August 12, 1983
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
38d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 87d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

DRT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DRT Monitor, Cardiac (incl. Cardiotachometer & Rate Alarm)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2300
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.

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