Cleared Traditional

K991310 - EXPLOR-X 70

K991310 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EXPLOR-X 70 by Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A.. It is a Class 2 Radiology device (product code EHD) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 63-day FDA review.

K991310 · Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A. · Radiology device
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K991310 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EXPLOR-X 70. Classified as Unit, X-ray, Extraoral With Timer (product code EHD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A. (Wheeling, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 18, 1999 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.1800 - 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 K991310 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 16, 1999
Decision Date June 18, 1999
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
44d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code EHD Unit, X-ray, Extraoral With Timer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.1800
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.

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