Cleared Special

K140288 - TRUEPATH CTO DEVICE

K140288 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for TRUEPATH CTO DEVICE by Boston Scientific Corp. It is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device (product code PDU) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 70-day FDA review.

K140288 · Boston Scientific Corp · Cardiovascular device
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K140288 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TRUEPATH CTO DEVICE. Classified as Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions (product code PDU), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (Maple Grove, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 16, 2014 after a review of 70 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K140288 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 05, 2014
Decision Date April 16, 2014
Days to Decision 70 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
55d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 70d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code PDU Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
Definition To Facilitate The Intraluminal Placement Of Conventional Guidewires Beyond Stenotic Lesions (including Subchronic And Chronic Total Occlusions) In The Peripheral Vasculature Prior To Further Percutaneous Intervention, Such As Angioplasty, Atherectomy Or Stent Placement.
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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