Cleared Special

K052783 - MODIFICATION TO: IQ GUIDE WIRE

K052783 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO: IQ GUIDE WIRE by Boston Scientific Corp. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code DQX) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 24-day FDA review.

K052783 · Boston Scientific Corp · Cardiovascular device
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K052783 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: IQ GUIDE WIRE, MODELS 38950-XX. 38951-XX. Classified as Wire, Guide, Catheter (product code DQX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Maple Grove, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 27, 2005 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1330 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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 K052783 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 03, 2005
Decision Date October 27, 2005
Days to Decision 24 days
Submission Type Special
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
101d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1330
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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