Cleared Special

K071457 - MODIFICATION TO RADIUS SNARE

K071457 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO RADIUS SNARE, manufactured by Radius Medical Technologies, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code MMX cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 123-day FDA review.

K071457 · Radius Medical Technologies, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K071457 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO RADIUS SNARE. Classified as Device, Percutaneous Retrieval (product code MMX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Radius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Acton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 25, 2007 after a review of 123 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.5150 - 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.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K071457

510(k) Number K071457 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 25, 2007
Decision Date September 25, 2007
Days to Decision 123 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
2d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 123d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MMX Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MMX Device, Percutaneous Retrieval
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.5150
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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