Cleared Traditional

Q3000 (K834567) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

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Apr 1984
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K834567 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Q3000. Classified as Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable (product code DQK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Quinton, Inc.. The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 30, 1984 after a review of 124 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1425 - 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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Cardiovascular review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K834567 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 28, 1983
Decision Date April 30, 1984
Days to Decision 124 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
1d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 124d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1425
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 - DQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable

All 174
Devices cleared under the same product code (DQK) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K834567.
MICOR
K865010 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Jul 1987
QUINTON Q.CATH
K862740 · Quinton, Inc. · Oct 1986
SIRECUST 425, RESPECTIVELY SIRECUST 430
K851637 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Jul 1985
PDS CARDIAC CALC. SOFTW. PROGR. #A3604AE
K810750 · General Electric Co. · Mar 1981
QUINTON STATUS 1000
K782072 · Quinton, Inc. · Feb 1979
MODEL 5621A INTERFACE
K780768 · Hewlett-Packard Co. · May 1978