Cleared Special

K002802 - RAPID EXCHANGE TAPERTOME

K002802 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for RAPID EXCHANGE TAPERTOME by Boston Scientific Corp. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code KNS) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 27-day FDA review.

K002802 · Boston Scientific Corp · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K002802 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RAPID EXCHANGE TAPERTOME. Classified as Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (with Or Without Accessories) (product code KNS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Natick,, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 5, 2000 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.4300 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device 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 K002802 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 08, 2000
Decision Date October 05, 2000
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
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: 130d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KNS Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (with Or Without Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.4300
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 Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.

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