Cleared Traditional

K091968 - KARL STORZ LED NOVA 100 COLD LIGHT FOUNTAIN, MODELS 2016020, 20161020C (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Gastroenterology & Urology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K091968 · KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Decision
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Class 2
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K091968 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the KARL STORZ LED NOVA 100 COLD LIGHT FOUNTAIN, MODELS 2016020, 20161020C. Classified as Light Source, Fiberoptic, Routine (product code FCW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (El Segundo, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 14, 2009 after a review of 75 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K091968 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 01, 2009
Decision Date September 14, 2009
Days to Decision 75 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
55d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 75d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code FCW Light Source, Fiberoptic, Routine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
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.