Cleared Traditional

MAGNUM CORE TISSUE BIOPSY NEEDLE MODEL MN1820, RP CUTTING NEEDLE MODEL RP-1820, MCN CORE TISSUE BIOPSY NEEDLE MODEL MCN- (K111529) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K111529 · Insert Molding Solutions, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Jul 2011
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K111529 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MAGNUM CORE TISSUE BIOPSY NEEDLE MODEL MN1820, RP CUTTING NEEDLE MODEL RP-182.... Classified as Instrument, Biopsy (product code KNW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Insert Molding Solutions, Inc. (Cumming, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 29, 2011 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075 - 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 K111529 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 02, 2011
Decision Date July 29, 2011
Days to Decision 57 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KNW Instrument, Biopsy
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075
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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