K112349 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VERSAPORT V2 BLADELESS OPTIICAL TROCAR AND/OR VERSAPORT BLADELESS OPTICAL TROCAR. Classified as Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery (product code GCJ), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H (North Haven, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 1, 2011 after a review of 16 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - 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.