Cleared Special

K003159 - CORDIS SLALOM PTA BALLOON CATHETER

K003159 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CORDIS SLALOM PTA BALLOON CATHETER, manufactured by Cordis Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code LIT cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 20-day FDA review.

K003159 · Cordis Corp. · Cardiovascular device
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K003159 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CORDIS SLALOM PTA BALLOON CATHETER. Classified as Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal (product code LIT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cordis Corp. (Warren, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 30, 2000 after a review of 20 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - 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 - K003159

510(k) Number K003159 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 10, 2000
Decision Date October 30, 2000
Days to Decision 20 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
105d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

LIT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LIT Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
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 - LIT Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal

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