Cleared Traditional

SHIMADZU WHOLE BODY X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNER SCT-7800 SERIES (K994431) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K994431 · Shimadzu Medical Systems · Radiology device
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K994431 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SHIMADZU WHOLE BODY X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNER SCT-7800 SERIES. Classified as System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed (product code JAK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Shimadzu Medical Systems (Torrance, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 23, 2000 after a review of 84 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1750 - 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 K994431 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 30, 1999
Decision Date March 23, 2000
Days to Decision 84 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
23d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 84d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JAK System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1750
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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