Cleared Special

MODIFICATION OF BARD QUANTUM CVR, MODEL H-6770VR (K990514) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Cardiovascular device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K990514 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K990514 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 18, 1999
Decision Date March 09, 1999
Days to Decision 19 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
106d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 19d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DTP Defoamer, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.4230
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DTP Defoamer, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

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