Cleared Special

K020301 - MODIFICATION TO VISTA STEREOSCOPE SYSTEM

K020301 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO VISTA STEREOSCOPE SYSTEM, manufactured by Vista Medical Technologies, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code FET cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 14-day FDA review.

K020301 · Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K020301 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO VISTA STEREOSCOPE SYSTEM. Classified as Endoscopic Video Imaging System/component, Gastroenterology-urology (product code FET), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. (Westborough, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 12, 2002 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K020301

510(k) Number K020301 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 29, 2002
Decision Date February 12, 2002
Days to Decision 14 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
116d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 14d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FET Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FET Endoscopic Video Imaging System/component, Gastroenterology-urology
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Allow For Visualization Of Body Cavities Through An Endoscope By Projecting Images To A Monitor.
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.

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