K040118 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VASCULAR SOLUTIONS D-STAT DRY HEMOSTATIC BANDAGE, THE D-STAT RADIAL HEMOSTATI.... Classified as Hemostatic Wound Dressing With Thrombin Or Other Biologics (product code QSX).
Submitted by Vascular Solutions, Inc. (Minneapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 12, 2004 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. 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.