Cleared Special

K070396 - MODIFICATION TO: ACUMEN SINGLE-LUMEN DELIVERY SHEATH, MODELS BLS-8-45, BLS-7-45, BLS-6-45

K070396 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO: ACUMEN SINGLE-LUMEN DE..., manufactured by Acumen Medical, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DYB cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 99-day FDA review.

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K070396 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: ACUMEN SINGLE-LUMEN DELIVERY SHEATH, MODELS BLS-8-45, BLS-7-.... Classified as Introducer, Catheter (product code DYB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Acumen Medical, Inc. (Sunnyvale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 22, 2007 after a review of 99 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1340 - 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. 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 - K070396

510(k) Number K070396 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 12, 2007
Decision Date May 22, 2007
Days to Decision 99 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
26d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 99d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DYB Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DYB Introducer, Catheter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1340
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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