Cleared Special

K063688 - SURGICAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM, IRRIGATION TUBE

K063688 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SURGICAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM, manufactured by The Anspach Effort, Inc.. The device is a Class 1 Orthopedic device with product code HWE cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 35-day FDA review.

K063688 · The Anspach Effort, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K063688 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SURGICAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM, IRRIGATION TUBE. Classified as Instrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-powered Motor And Accessory/attachment (product code HWE), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by The Anspach Effort, Inc. (Palm Beach Gardens, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 16, 2007 after a review of 35 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4820 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K063688

510(k) Number K063688 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 12, 2006
Decision Date January 16, 2007
Days to Decision 35 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
87d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 35d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HWE Device Classification - Class 1, General Controls

Product Code HWE Instrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-powered Motor And Accessory/attachment
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4820
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

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