Cleared Special

K042489 - 6F Z4 GUIDE CATHETER

K042489 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for 6F Z4 GUIDE CATHETER, manufactured by Medtronic Vascular. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DQY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 90-day FDA review.

K042489 · Medtronic Vascular · Cardiovascular device
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K042489 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 6F Z4 GUIDE CATHETER. Classified as Catheter, Percutaneous (product code DQY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Vascular (Danvers, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 13, 2004 after a review of 90 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K042489

510(k) Number K042489 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 14, 2004
Decision Date December 13, 2004
Days to Decision 90 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
35d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 90d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DQY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

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K042489 · 6F Z4 GUIDE CATHETER
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