Cleared Special

K161186 - Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (ClutchCutter)

K161186 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), manufactured by Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code KGE cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 63-day FDA review.

K161186 · Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K161186 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (Clutch.... Classified as Forceps, Biopsy, Electric (product code KGE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. (Wayne, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 29, 2016 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.4300 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K161186

510(k) Number K161186 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 27, 2016
Decision Date June 29, 2016
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 131d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KGE Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KGE Forceps, Biopsy, Electric
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.4300
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 Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - KGE Forceps, Biopsy, Electric

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