Cleared Traditional

K151315 - Expect Pulmonary Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Aspiration Needle (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Nov 2015
Decision
176d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K151315 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Expect Pulmonary Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Aspiration Needle. This device is classified as a Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid) (Class II - Special Controls, product code EOQ).

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corporation (Marlboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 10, 2015, 176 days after receiving the submission on May 18, 2015.

This device falls under the Ear, Nose, Throat FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 874.4680. A Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Is A Tubular Endoscopic Device With Any Of A Group Of Accessory Devices Which Attach To The Bronchoscope And Is Intended To Examine Or Treat The Larynx And Tracheobronchial Tree. If The Device Is Reprocessed, Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf)..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K151315 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 18, 2015
Decision Date November 10, 2015
Days to Decision 176 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Ear, Nose, Throat (EN)
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Device Classification

Product Code EOQ — Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid)
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 874.4680
Definition A Bronchoscope (flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Is A Tubular Endoscopic Device With Any Of A Group Of Accessory Devices Which Attach To The Bronchoscope And Is Intended To Examine Or Treat The Larynx And Tracheobronchial Tree. If The Device Is Reprocessed, Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission. If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).

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