Cleared Special

K043027 - MONARCH

K043027 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MONARCH by Applied Medical Technology, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code KNT) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K043027 · Applied Medical Technology, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K043027 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MONARCH, TRANSSHAPING GASTROSTOMY TUBE, MODEL 9-XX20. Classified as Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories) (product code KNT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Applied Medical Technology, Inc. (Cleveland, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 2, 2004 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5980 - 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. 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 K043027 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Special 510(k) (SESK)
Date Received November 03, 2004
Decision Date December 02, 2004
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
101d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KNT Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5980
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.

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