Cleared Special

K033134 - MODIFICATION TO PARAMOUNT MINI STENT AN...

K033134 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO PARAMOUNT MINI STENT AN... by Ev3, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code FGE) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 48-day FDA review.

K033134 · Ev3, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K033134 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO PARAMOUNT MINI STENT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM. Classified as Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts (product code FGE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ev3, Inc. (Plymouth, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 17, 2003 after a review of 48 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5010 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K033134 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Abbreviated 510(k) (SESU)
Date Received September 30, 2003
Decision Date November 17, 2003
Days to Decision 48 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
82d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 48d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5010
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.

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