Cleared Special

K021831 - OPAQUE HERRICK LACRIMAL PLUG, 0.3MM,0.5MM,0.7MM, MODELS HLP3-OPB,HLP50OPB,HLP7-OPB

K021831 · Lacrimedics, Inc. · Ophthalmic device
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K021831 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OPAQUE HERRICK LACRIMAL PLUG, 0.3MM,0.5MM,0.7MM, MODELS HLP3-OPB,HLP50OPB,HLP.... Classified as Plug, Punctum (product code LZU).

Submitted by Lacrimedics, Inc. (Eastsound, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 1, 2002 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel. 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 - K021831

510(k) Number K021831 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 04, 2002
Decision Date July 01, 2002
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
83d faster than avg
Panel avg: 110d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

LZU Device Classification - Class 0,

Product Code LZU Plug, Punctum
Device Class -

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