Cleared Traditional

MERIDIAN IMAGING SYSTEM (K861737) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K861737 · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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Jul 1986
Decision
79d
Days
Class 2
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K861737 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MERIDIAN IMAGING SYSTEM. Classified as Transducer, Ultrasonic (product code JOP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. (Ramsey, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 24, 1986 after a review of 79 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2880 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K861737 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - NSE Converted (SN)
Date Received May 06, 1986
Decision Date July 24, 1986
Days to Decision 79 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
46d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 79d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JOP Transducer, Ultrasonic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2880
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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