K012242 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FRESENIUS ARTERIAL BLOODLINE SETS FOR HEMODIALYSIS, FRESENIUS COMBI SETS HEMO.... Classified as Set, Tubing, Blood, With And Without Anti-regurgitation Valve (product code FJK), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Fresenius Medical Care North America (Lexington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 16, 2001 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5820 - 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.