Cleared Traditional

K022590 - PVP (POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE)

K022590 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for PVP (POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE) by Intl., Inc.. It is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device (product code MQL) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 25-day FDA review.

K022590 · Intl., Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K022590 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PVP (POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE). Classified as Media, Reproductive (product code MQL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by <Genx> Intl., Inc. (Gilford, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 30, 2002 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.6180 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 K022590 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 05, 2002
Decision Date August 30, 2002
Days to Decision 25 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
135d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MQL Media, Reproductive
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.6180
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Consultant

Intl., Inc.
MICHAEL D CECCHI

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