Cleared Special

K051361 - EASY CORE DETACHABLE BIOPSY SYSTEM

K051361 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EASY CORE DETACHABLE BIOPSY SYSTEM by Boston Scientific Corp. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code KNW) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 22-day FDA review.

K051361 · Boston Scientific Corp · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K051361 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EASY CORE DETACHABLE BIOPSY SYSTEM. Classified as Instrument, Biopsy (product code KNW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Marlboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 16, 2005 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075 - 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 K051361 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 25, 2005
Decision Date June 16, 2005
Days to Decision 22 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
108d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KNW Instrument, Biopsy
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075
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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