Cleared Special

K121186 - RADIAL JAW 4 PULMONARY BIOPSY FORCEPS

K121186 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for RADIAL JAW 4 PULMONARY BIOPSY FORCEPS, manufactured by Boston Scientific Corp. The device is a Class 2 Ear, Nose, Throat device with product code BWH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K121186 · Boston Scientific Corp · Ear, Nose, Throat device
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K121186 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RADIAL JAW 4 PULMONARY BIOPSY FORCEPS. Classified as Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid) (product code BWH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Marlboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 16, 2012 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ear, Nose, Throat FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 874.4680 - the FDA ear, nose and throat 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K121186

510(k) Number K121186 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 18, 2012
Decision Date May 16, 2012
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Ear, Nose, Throat (EN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
62d faster than avg
Panel avg: 90d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

BWH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code BWH Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 874.4680
Definition If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (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 Ear, Nose, Throat devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - BWH Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid)

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