K141138 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SURFLASH SAFETY I.V. CATHETER. Classified as Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-term Less Than 30 Days (product code FOZ), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Kofu Factory of Terumo Corp. (Elkton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 30, 2014 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 880.5200 - the FDA general hospital 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.