Cleared Special

K010425 - EPIDURAL CATHETER WITH CONNECTOR (AND ACCESSORY)

K010425 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for EPIDURAL CATHETER WITH CONNECTOR (AND A..., manufactured by Hdc Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code KNF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

K010425 · Hdc Corp. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K010425 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EPIDURAL CATHETER WITH CONNECTOR (AND ACCESSORY). Classified as Coagulator-cutter, Endoscopic, Unipolar (and Accessories) (product code KNF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hdc Corp. (San Jose, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 15, 2001 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.4160 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K010425

510(k) Number K010425 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 13, 2001
Decision Date March 15, 2001
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
131d faster than avg
Panel avg: 161d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KNF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KNF Coagulator-cutter, Endoscopic, Unipolar (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.4160
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

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