K080500 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: ACUMEN SINGLE-LUMEN DELIVERY SHEATH, MODELS BLS-10, BLS-9, B.... Classified as Introducer, Catheter (product code DYB), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Acumen Medical, Inc. (Sunnyvale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 13, 2008 after a review of 17 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1340 - 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.