Cleared Special

K100641 - INTRACEPT FLEXIBLE BI-POLAR RF PROBE AN...

K100641 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for INTRACEPT FLEXIBLE BI-POLAR RF PROBE AN... by Relievant Medsystems. It is a Class 2 General & Plastic Surgery device (product code GEI) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 25-day FDA review.

K100641 · Relievant Medsystems · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K100641 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the INTRACEPT FLEXIBLE BI-POLAR RF PROBE AND EASY ACCESS INSTRUMENT SET, MODEL FG.... Classified as Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories within the GEI classification (a category for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation devices), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Relievant Medsystems (Redwood City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 30, 2010 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4400 - the FDA general and plastic surgery 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K100641 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 05, 2010
Decision Date March 30, 2010
Days to Decision 25 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
90d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4400
Definition Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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 General & Plastic Surgery devices follow this clearance model.

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