Cleared Special

K040302 - VERSAPOINT RESECTOSCOPIC SYSTEM

K040302 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for VERSAPOINT RESECTOSCOPIC SYSTEM by Gynecare, A Div. of Ethicon, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device (product code HIH) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K040302 · Gynecare, A Div. of Ethicon, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K040302 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VERSAPOINT RESECTOSCOPIC SYSTEM. Classified as Hysteroscope (and Accessories) (product code HIH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Gynecare, A Div. of Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 9, 2004 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1690 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K040302 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 09, 2004
Decision Date March 09, 2004
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
131d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HIH Hysteroscope (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1690
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 - HIH Hysteroscope (and Accessories)

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Devices cleared under the same product code (HIH) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K040302.
GYRUS ACMI INVISIO DIGITAL HYSTEROSCOPE, MODEL IDH-4
K092278 · Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · Sep 2009
IUR RECIPROCATING MORCELLATOR MODEL # 7210517
K041774 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Oct 2004
STRYKER UROLOGY AND GYNECOLOGY HARDWARE SYSTEM
K040390 · Stryker Endoscopy · May 2004
UNIVERSAL OPERATING HYSTERISCOPE SET BY SOLIMA-ZUPI, CONSISTING OF OPTIC, INNER AND OUTER SHEATHS, FORCEPS, MODEL 8753
K033113 · Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. · Dec 2003
SMITH & NEPHEW IUR MORCELLATION SYSTEM
K031787 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Dec 2003
SMITH & NEPHEW OPERATIVE HYSTEROSCOPE, MODEL 7209208
K013870 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Jan 2002