Cleared Special

K012883 - ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM

K012883 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM by Boston Scientific Corp. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code ESW) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 45-day FDA review.

K012883 · Boston Scientific Corp · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K012883 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ULTRAFLEX ESOPHAGEAL STENT SYSTEM, ULTRAFLEX DIAMONDBILIARY STENT SYSTEM, ULT.... Classified as Prosthesis, Esophageal (product code ESW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Natick,, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 12, 2001 after a review of 45 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.3610 - 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 K012883 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Abbreviated 510(k) (SESU)
Date Received August 28, 2001
Decision Date October 12, 2001
Days to Decision 45 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
85d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 45d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code ESW Prosthesis, Esophageal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.3610
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.

Regulatory Peers - ESW Prosthesis, Esophageal

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