Cleared Special

K071048 - RUBICOR MAGIC BREAST BIOPSY DEVICE

K071048 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for RUBICOR MAGIC BREAST BIOPSY DEVICE, manufactured by Rubicor Medical, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code KNW cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 32-day FDA review.

K071048 · Rubicor Medical, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K071048 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RUBICOR MAGIC BREAST BIOPSY DEVICE, MODEL 31537. Classified as Instrument, Biopsy (product code KNW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Rubicor Medical, Inc. (San Carlos, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 15, 2007 after a review of 32 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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. 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.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K071048

510(k) Number K071048 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 13, 2007
Decision Date May 15, 2007
Days to Decision 32 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
98d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 32d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KNW Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KNW Instrument, Biopsy
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075
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.

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