Cleared Special

K110285 - NEPHROS DSU FILTER

K110285 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NEPHROS DSU FILTER, manufactured by Nephros, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code FIP cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 164-day FDA review.

K110285 · Nephros, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K110285 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NEPHROS DSU FILTER, NEPHROS MSU FILTER, NEPHROS SSU FILTER. Classified as Subsystem, Water Purification (product code FIP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nephros, Inc. (River Edge, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 14, 2011 after a review of 164 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5665 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K110285

510(k) Number K110285 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 31, 2011
Decision Date July 14, 2011
Days to Decision 164 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
34d slower than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 164d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FIP Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FIP Subsystem, Water Purification
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5665
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.

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