Cleared Traditional

K842463 - GX CEPH (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K842463 · Gendex Corp. · Radiology device
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Aug 1984
Decision
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Days
Class 2
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K842463 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GX CEPH. Classified as Cephalometer (product code EAG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Gendex Corp. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 2, 1984 after a review of 41 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.1830 - 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 K842463 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 22, 1984
Decision Date August 02, 1984
Days to Decision 41 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
66d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 41d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code EAG Cephalometer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.1830
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.