Cleared Traditional

SPACELABS' MODEL 90514, MULTIGAS ANALYZER (K896427) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

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K896427 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SPACELABS' MODEL 90514, MULTIGAS ANALYZER. Classified as Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-phase (product code CCL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Spacelabs, Inc. (Redmond, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 24, 1990 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.1720 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory 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 K896427 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 08, 1989
Decision Date January 24, 1990
Days to Decision 77 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 77d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CCL Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-phase
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.1720
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - CCL Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-phase

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