Cleared Special

K150257 - PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer

K150257 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer, manufactured by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DYB cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 136-day FDA review.

K150257 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K150257 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer. Classified as Introducer, Catheter (product code DYB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (South Jordan, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 19, 2015 after a review of 136 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

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. Standard predicate reliance. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K150257

510(k) Number K150257 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Special 510(k) (SESK)
Date Received February 03, 2015
Decision Date June 19, 2015
Days to Decision 136 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
11d slower than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 136d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DYB Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

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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