K990514 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION OF BARD QUANTUM CVR, MODEL H-6770VR. Classified as Defoamer, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (product code DTP), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by C.R. Bard, Inc. (Haverhill, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 9, 1999 after a review of 19 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.4230 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.