Cleared Traditional

K961783 - SULLIVAN VPAP II ST NASAL VPAP SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K961783 · Resmed, Ltd. · Anesthesiology device
Aug 1996
Decision
85d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K961783 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SULLIVAN VPAP II ST NASAL VPAP SYSTEM. Classified as Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator) (product code BZD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Resmed, Ltd. (Sydney, New South Wales, AU). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 1, 1996 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 868.5905 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K961783 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 08, 1996
Decision Date August 01, 1996
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Statement
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
140d faster than avg
Panel avg: 225d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code BZD Ventilator, Non-continuous (respirator)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 868.5905
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.

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