Cleared Special

K132164 - HEARTSPAN STEERABLE INTRODUCER KIT

K132164 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for HEARTSPAN STEERABLE INTRODUCER KIT by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code DYB) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 67-day FDA review.

K132164 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K132164 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HEARTSPAN STEERABLE INTRODUCER KIT. Classified as Introducer, Catheter (product code DYB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Malvern, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 17, 2013 after a review of 67 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1340 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K132164 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 12, 2013
Decision Date September 17, 2013
Days to Decision 67 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
58d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 67d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DYB Introducer, Catheter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1340
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

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