Cleared Traditional

VACURECT VACUUM CONSTRICTION DEVICE (K020969) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Gastroenterology & Urology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K020969 · Vacurect Manufacturing (Pty) , Ltd. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Jun 2002
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Class 2
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K020969 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VACURECT VACUUM CONSTRICTION DEVICE. Classified as Device, External Penile Rigidity (product code LKY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Vacurect Manufacturing (Pty) , Ltd. (North Attleboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 5, 2002 after a review of 71 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5020 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K020969 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 26, 2002
Decision Date June 05, 2002
Days to Decision 71 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
59d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 71d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LKY Device, External Penile Rigidity
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5020
Definition Intended To Create Or Maintain Sufficient Penile Rigidity For Sexual Intercourse. These Include Vacuum Pumps, Constriction Rings, And Penile Splints, Which Are Mechanical, Powered Or Pneumatic Devices.
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.