Cleared Traditional

K051984 - FILTERWIRE EZ (2.25 MM - 3.5 MM) EMBOLI...

K051984 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for FILTERWIRE EZ (2.25 MM - 3.5 MM) EMBOLI... by Boston Scientific Corp. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code NFA) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 262-day FDA review.

K051984 · Boston Scientific Corp · Cardiovascular device
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Decision
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Class 2
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K051984 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FILTERWIRE EZ (2.25 MM - 3.5 MM) EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM, MODELS 20120-190,.... Classified as Temporary Coronary Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft For Embolic Protection (product code NFA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Mountain View, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 10, 2006 after a review of 262 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Cardiovascular review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K051984 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 22, 2005
Decision Date April 10, 2006
Days to Decision 262 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
137d slower than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 262d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code NFA Temporary Coronary Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft For Embolic Protection
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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