K100520 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NIPRO BIOHOLE NEEDLE WITH CAPICK SCAB REMOVER. Classified as Needle, Fistula (product code FIE), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Nipro Medical Corporation (Miami, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 17, 2010 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5540 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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.