Cleared Special

K160521 - ECHELON FLEX 60 Powered Plus Compact Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 280mm (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 2016
Decision
26d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K160521 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ECHELON FLEX 60 Powered Plus Compact Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 280mm. This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC (Guaynabo, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 22, 2016, 26 days after receiving the submission on February 25, 2016.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K160521 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 25, 2016
Decision Date March 22, 2016
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GDW — Staple, Implantable
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4750

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