Cleared Special

K062968 - LAPMAN LAPAROSCOPE MANIPULATOR AND ACCESSORIES, MODEL 900-200 SERIES

K062968 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for LAPMAN LAPAROSCOPE MANIPULATOR AND ACCE..., manufactured by Medsys, S.A.. The device is a Class 2 General & Plastic Surgery device with product code GCJ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 96-day FDA review.

K062968 · Medsys, S.A. · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K062968 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LAPMAN LAPAROSCOPE MANIPULATOR AND ACCESSORIES, MODEL 900-200 SERIES. Classified as Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery (product code GCJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medsys, S.A. (Puyallup, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 3, 2007 after a review of 96 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA general and plastic surgery 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. Standard predicate reliance. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K062968

510(k) Number K062968 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 29, 2006
Decision Date January 03, 2007
Days to Decision 96 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
19d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 96d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

GCJ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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 General & Plastic Surgery devices follow this clearance model.

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K062968 · LAPMAN LAPAROSCOPE MANIPULATOR AND ACCESSORIES, MODEL 900-200 SERIES
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