Cleared Traditional

K050404 - INTUITIVE SURGICAL DA VINCI SURGICAL SY...

K050404 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for INTUITIVE SURGICAL DA VINCI SURGICAL SY... by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device (product code HET) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 63-day FDA review.

K050404 · Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K050404 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the INTUITIVE SURGICAL DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM AND ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS. Classified as Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories) (product code HET), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Sunnyvale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 21, 2005 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1720 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K050404 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 17, 2005
Decision Date April 21, 2005
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
97d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1720
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.

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