Cleared Special

K040760 - MODIFICATION TO URETERAL STENT

K040760 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO URETERAL STENT, manufactured by Applied Medical Resources Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code FAD cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 204-day FDA review.

K040760 · Applied Medical Resources Corp. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K040760 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO URETERAL STENT. Classified as Stent, Ureteral (product code FAD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Applied Medical Resources Corp. (Rancho Santa, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 15, 2004 after a review of 204 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.4620 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 - K040760

510(k) Number K040760 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 25, 2004
Decision Date October 15, 2004
Days to Decision 204 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
74d slower than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 204d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FAD Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FAD Stent, Ureteral
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.4620
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.

Regulatory Peers - FAD Stent, Ureteral

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