Cleared Special

K072195 - THROMCAT THROMBECTOMY CATHETER SYSTEM

K072195 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for THROMCAT THROMBECTOMY CATHETER SYSTEM, manufactured by Kensey Nash Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code MCW cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 16-day FDA review.

K072195 · Kensey Nash Corp. · Cardiovascular device
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K072195 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THROMCAT THROMBECTOMY CATHETER SYSTEM. Classified as Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy (product code MCW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Kensey Nash Corp. (Exton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 23, 2007 after a review of 16 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.4875 - 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. 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 - K072195

510(k) Number K072195 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 07, 2007
Decision Date August 23, 2007
Days to Decision 16 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
109d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 16d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MCW Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MCW Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.4875
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.

Regulatory Peers - MCW Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy

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