Cleared Special

K030999 - EPTFE VASCULAR PROSTHESIS

Also marketed or referenced as:
SEALPTFE

K030999 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for EPTFE VASCULAR PROSTHESIS, manufactured by Vascutek, Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DSY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 9-day FDA review.

K030999 · Vascutek, Ltd. · Cardiovascular device
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K030999 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EPTFE VASCULAR PROSTHESIS. Classified as Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter (product code DSY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Vascutek, Ltd. (Ann Arbor, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 9, 2003 after a review of 9 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.3450 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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 - K030999

510(k) Number K030999 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 31, 2003
Decision Date April 09, 2003
Days to Decision 9 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
116d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 9d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DSY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DSY Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.3450
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DSY Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter

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