K132673 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 5F & 6F LAUNCHER GUIDE CATHETER, 5F SHERPA ACTIVE NX GUIDE CATHETER, 6F Z4 GU.... Classified as Catheter, Percutaneous (product code DQY), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Medtronic, Inc. (Danvers, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 22, 2013 after a review of 56 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - 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.