Cleared Traditional

FILTERWIRE EZ EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (K052280) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Cardiovascular device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K052280 · Boston Scientific Corp · Cardiovascular device
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Nov 2005
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Class 2
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K052280 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FILTERWIRE EZ EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM. 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 November 7, 2005 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance 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: 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 K052280 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 22, 2005
Decision Date November 07, 2005
Days to Decision 77 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
48d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 77d
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.

Regulatory Peers - NFA Temporary Coronary Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft For Embolic Protection

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