K102994 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the K-SHIELD ARTERIAL VENOUS FISTULA SET WITH ANTINEEDLE STICK PROTECTOR. Classified as Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen (product code FMI), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc. (Tampa, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 3, 2010 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 880.5570 - the FDA general hospital 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.