Cleared Traditional

K881185 - ANNULAR ARRAY PROBES FOR ARTIS 3200 DIAG. ULTRA. (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K881185 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Jun 1988
Decision
72d
Days
Class 2
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K881185 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ANNULAR ARRAY PROBES FOR ARTIS 3200 DIAG. ULTRA.. Classified as Imager, Ultrasonic Obstetric-gynecologic (product code HEM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. (Highland Heights, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 1, 1988 after a review of 72 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.2225 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device 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 K881185 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 21, 1988
Decision Date June 01, 1988
Days to Decision 72 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
88d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 72d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HEM Imager, Ultrasonic Obstetric-gynecologic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.2225
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.