Cleared Traditional

VENATECH LP BRACHIAL INTRODUCER SYSTEM (ANTECUBITAL) (K063217) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K063217 · B.Braun Medical, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K063217 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VENATECH LP BRACHIAL INTRODUCER SYSTEM (ANTECUBITAL). Classified as Filter, Intravascular, Cardiovascular (product code DTK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by B.Braun Medical, Inc. (Bethlehem, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 12, 2007 after a review of 80 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.3375 - 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 K063217 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 24, 2006
Decision Date January 12, 2007
Days to Decision 80 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
45d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 80d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DTK Filter, Intravascular, Cardiovascular
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.3375
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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