Cleared Special

K001966 - REBAR MICRO CATHETER: REBAR-18 [2.3F], 110 CM, 130 CM, 153 CM, SINGLE MARKER BAND AND 153 CM, DUAL MARKER BAND

K001966 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for REBAR MICRO CATHETER: REBAR-18 [2.3F], manufactured by Micro Therapeutics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code KRA cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 22-day FDA review.

K001966 · Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K001966 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the REBAR MICRO CATHETER: REBAR-18 [2.3F], 110 CM, 130 CM, 153 CM, SINGLE MARKER .... Classified as Catheter, Continuous Flush (product code KRA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Micro Therapeutics, Inc. (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 20, 2000 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1210 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K001966

510(k) Number K001966 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 28, 2000
Decision Date July 20, 2000
Days to Decision 22 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
103d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KRA Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1210
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 - KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush

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