Cleared Special

K020033 - MAXISTAT PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES

K020033 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MAXISTAT PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES, manufactured by Surgica Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code HCG cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 147-day FDA review.

K020033 · Surgica Corp. · Neurology device
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K020033 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MAXISTAT PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES. Classified as Device, Neurovascular Embolization (product code HCG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Surgica Corp. (El Dorado Hills, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 31, 2002 after a review of 147 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5950 - the FDA neurology 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 - K020033

510(k) Number K020033 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 04, 2002
Decision Date May 31, 2002
Days to Decision 147 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
1d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 147d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HCG Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HCG Device, Neurovascular Embolization
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5950
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 Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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