Cleared Traditional

K070827 - KARL STORZ SCB INTERFACE CONTROL, MODEL 20090120 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K070827 · KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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May 2007
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Class 2
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K070827 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the KARL STORZ SCB INTERFACE CONTROL, MODEL 20090120. Classified as Endoscopic Central Control Unit (product code ODA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (Culver City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 22, 2007 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device 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 K070827 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 26, 2007
Decision Date May 22, 2007
Days to Decision 57 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code ODA Endoscopic Central Control Unit
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Control Endoscopic And Other Ancillary Surgical Equipment In One Central Location, Either By Remote Control, Touch Screen, Or Voice Command.
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 Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.