Cleared Traditional

K913147 - SHIMADZU MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE VS-100 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K913147 · Shimadzu Medical Systems · Radiology device
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Sep 1991
Decision
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Class 2
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K913147 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SHIMADZU MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TABLE VS-100. Classified as Table, Radiographic, Tilting (product code IXR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Shimadzu Medical Systems (Gardena, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 19, 1991 after a review of 65 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1980 - 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 K913147 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 16, 1991
Decision Date September 19, 1991
Days to Decision 65 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
42d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 65d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code IXR Table, Radiographic, Tilting
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1980
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.