Cleared Special

K073452 - MODIFICATION TO: ARAGON SURGICAL LAPCAP

K073452 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO: ARAGON SURGICAL LAPCAP, manufactured by Aragon Surgical, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HIF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 32-day FDA review.

K073452 · Aragon Surgical, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K073452 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: ARAGON SURGICAL LAPCAP. Classified as Insufflator, Laparoscopic (product code HIF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Aragon Surgical, Inc. (Palo Alto, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 11, 2008 after a review of 32 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1730 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 - K073452

510(k) Number K073452 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 10, 2007
Decision Date January 11, 2008
Days to Decision 32 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
128d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 32d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HIF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HIF Insufflator, Laparoscopic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1730
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

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