Cleared Special

K032978 - MODIFICATION TO CIBA VISION CENTURION SES SPIKERATOME

K032978 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO CIBA VISION CENTURION S..., manufactured by Ciba Vision Corporation. The device is a Class 1 Ophthalmic device with product code HNO cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 26-day FDA review.

K032978 · Ciba Vision Corporation · Ophthalmic device
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K032978 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO CIBA VISION CENTURION SES SPIKERATOME. Classified as Keratome, Ac-powered (product code HNO), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Ciba Vision Corporation (Duluth, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 20, 2003 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 886.4370 - the FDA ophthalmic 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 - K032978

510(k) Number K032978 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 24, 2003
Decision Date October 20, 2003
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 110d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HNO Device Classification - Class 1, General Controls

Product Code HNO Keratome, Ac-powered
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 886.4370
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

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