K013326 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: DATASCOPE 8FR. POLYIMIDE ALT B IAB, 25CC, 34CC, 40CC, DATASC.... Classified as System, Balloon, Intra-aortic And Control (product code DSP), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Datascope Corp. (Fairfield, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 2, 2001 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.3535 - 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.