Cleared Special

K033903 - MODIFICATION TO INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION (ISCI), MICRO-INJECTION PIPETTES, HOLDING PIPETTES, DENUDING PIPETTES,

K033903 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM ..., manufactured by Cook Urological, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code MQH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

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K033903 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION (ISCI), MICRO-INJECTION PIPE.... Classified as Microtools, Assisted Reproduction (pipettes) (product code MQH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cook Urological, Inc. (Spencer, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 16, 2004 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.6130 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K033903

510(k) Number K033903 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 17, 2003
Decision Date January 16, 2004
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
131d faster than avg
Panel avg: 161d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MQH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MQH Microtools, Assisted Reproduction (pipettes)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.6130
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 Peers - MQH Microtools, Assisted Reproduction (pipettes)

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