Cleared Traditional

ECT PROCESSOR (K832737) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K832737 · Siemens Gammasonics, Inc. · Radiology device
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Sep 1983
Decision
49d
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Class 2
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K832737 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ECT PROCESSOR. Classified as System, Tomographic, Nuclear (product code JWM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Gammasonics, Inc. (Walker, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 29, 1983 after a review of 49 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1310 - the FDA radiology and imaging software 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 K832737 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 11, 1983
Decision Date September 29, 1983
Days to Decision 49 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
58d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 49d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JWM System, Tomographic, Nuclear
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1310
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 Radiology devices follow this clearance model.

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